McPherson Wetland Utilities

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the McPherson Wetlands - Utilities project. This procurement seeks bids for the installation of new waterline and sanitary sewer infrastructure at the McPherson Wetlands site. The project scope includes furnishing and installing a new waterline from an existing well to the water supply connections in a cabin, as well as new sanitary sewer drain lines, a septic tank, distribution box, and lateral chambers. The successful contractor must have certification to install the required septic system. The project must be completed within 45 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $450 per day for late completion. Bidders can access the site by contacting the designated points of contact, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest bid price. Bid responses are due by October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled.

The RFQ indicates that bidders may be able to claim certain preferences, such as for disabled veteran-owned or certified businesses. However, no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any information on the potential award value or budget range for this project.