Roof and Gutter Replacement at nineteen (19) Residential Sites

The City of Wichita's Housing & Community Services Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive roof and gutter replacement project involving nineteen residential sites located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bid (RFB) with two distinct project groups: Group 1 covering nine properties on E. Murdock and Group 2 encompassing ten properties on E. Murdock, N. Poplar, E. Random Road, N. Spruce, and E. 8th Street North. Bidders must submit complete lump-sum pricing for labor, materials, and equipment for roof and gutter replacement. Minimum qualifications include five years of experience in similar roof and gutter replacement services, knowledge of industry standards, municipal government experience, and the ability to obtain required bonds and insurance. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with written questions due by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Sealed bids are due electronically through the City's procurement portal by 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, with anticipated City Council approval on December 16, 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a bid security bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount, along with performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value. Contractors are required to comply with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements under General Wage Decision number KS20250002 and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Additional required coverages include comprehensive automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers' liability insurance. The project is subject to Kansas sales tax exemption, and contractors must obtain a Kansas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate before commencing work. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving nineteen residential sites suggests a significant investment in infrastructure rehabilitation. The award will be made to the lowest and best total net bid per group from a responsible and responsive vendor.