Lincoln Street Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance

The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Department's Flood Control Division is soliciting sealed bids for hydraulic system maintenance at the Lincoln Street Dam, with questions due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and bids due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation is a Request for Bid carrying no small-business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned set-aside.

The scope covers draining and legally disposing of hydraulic fluid from a 600-gallon reservoir, cleaning the tank interior to remove sludge and contaminants, and refilling with Royal Purple BioMax EAL 46 synthetic or an approved equivalent meeting a -25°F pour point requirement. The work also includes replacing the hydraulic filter, inspecting fittings, hoses, and lines for damage or leaks, and conducting full system startup and operational testing. Minimum qualifications require three years' experience in similar services and an understanding of industry standards. Municipal government experience is preferred but not required. Vendors must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State before contract execution. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability, $1,000,000 comprehensive automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 employers liability. A certificate of insurance is due within 10 days of award notification.

Pricing is a single lump-sum line item covering all labor, materials, and equipment, with invoices itemizing labor hours and costs, material costs, and miscellaneous charges such as disposal fees and travel. Award goes to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsive and responsible vendor, and prompt payment discounts will be considered in evaluation. Bidders must hold prices for 60 days after bid opening. Bids will be opened after 10:00 a.m. on November 13 at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for November 24, 2026.