Sand Bunker Renovation MacDonald Golf Course

The City of Wichita's Park and Recreation Department is seeking bids for a Sand Bunker Renovation project at MacDonald Golf Course, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) No. 250290 for comprehensive sand bunker reconstruction, involving renovation of 26 sand bunkers across approximately 13,800 square feet. Key deliverables include installing 1,400 linear feet of 4" solid drain pipe, 18 sump drains, and precise bunker reconstruction using Better Billy Bunker certification standards. Contractors must have a minimum of 12 years' experience in similar golf course construction services and be certified with Better Billy Bunker for sand bunker construction. Sealed bids are due electronically by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, with a tentative City Council approval scheduled for November 18, 2025. The project requires a 5% bid security via Bid Bond, with performance and labor & material payment bonds required at 100% of the contract value. Contractors must contact Ron Reese for a mandatory course tour and comply with all applicable laws and Kansas Secretary of State registration requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The project specifications mandate using mason sand from Central Sand Company and specific gravel from Cornejo & Sons, with precise installation requirements including drainage trenching, gravel layering with ST410 POLYMER binder, and hand placement of materials. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure renovation with a completion date of April 30, 2026. The renovation includes technical specifications for bunker profiles, requiring 8" vertical edges, 6" of specified sand, and proper drainage to sump drains. Contractors will be responsible for re-grassing areas with Zoysiagrass and Fescue sod, and must adhere to strict quality control and installation procedures as outlined by the golf course architect, Todd J. Clark of CE Golf Design.