Owner’s Site Representative (OSR) for Main WTP Emergency Use Project

The City of Wichita's Public Works & Utilities Department is soliciting bids for an Owner's Site Representative (OSR) for the Main Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Emergency Use Project located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. This procurement seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive site representation and oversight for an emergency-related water treatment facility project. The solicitation document (1-250219) details the requirements for a professional services contract to support the critical infrastructure initiative. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by September 12, 2025, with the solicitation having been initially posted on August 20, 2025. The OSR will be responsible for representing the city's interests during project implementation, likely involving monitoring construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and providing critical communication between the city and project contractors. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided information, typical qualifications would likely include demonstrated experience in municipal water treatment facility projects, engineering expertise, and proven project management capabilities.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available information. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified professional services firms with relevant experience in municipal water treatment infrastructure projects. Without access to the full solicitation document, precise details about potential award values or budget ranges cannot be definitively stated. The emergency use nature of the project suggests this is likely a time-sensitive and potentially significant infrastructure investment for the City of Wichita. Potential respondents would need to carefully review the complete solicitation document to understand the full scope of requirements, potential contract value, and specific qualifications needed to successfully compete for the Owner's Site Representative role. Interested firms should be prepared to demonstrate their technical expertise, project management capabilities, and understanding of municipal water treatment facility emergency projects.