Sewer Pipe and Lift Station Replacement

The Kansas Department of Administration, through its Procurement and Contracts office, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive sewer pipe and lift station replacement project at the Winfield Correctional Facility located in Crawford County. The Request for Quote (RFQ) with event number EVT0010452 requires replacing existing cracked and leaking cast iron piping with new PVC waste drain piping and installing a new Weil Dual Vertical Wastewater system with a Duplex control panel. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the facility's location, 1806 Pinecrest Circle in Winfield, Kansas, and attendance is required to be eligible for bidding. Bidders must submit all electronic questions by September 10, 2025, and submit bids electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-deliver them by the closing date of September 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project requires bidders to provide detailed cost sheets including equipment price, materials price, labor costs, and warranty information, with all materials being new, unused, and of the most current design. Contractors will be responsible for removing and disposing of existing infrastructure, including old piping, lift station, pumps, floats, and starters.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside designations and preference categories for bidders, such as Disabled Veteran Owned Business, State Use Purchases, and Certified Business. Vendors must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act provisions. Additional required certifications include Sexual Harassment Policy, Non-Boycott of Israel, and Procurement of Certain Equipment certifications. The project will be tax-exempt, with a Project Tax Exemption Certificate provided upon award. Bidders must provide their own safety equipment and complete the work in a professional, workmanlike manner. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a single line item for sewer pipe and lift station replacement with a batch lot quantity of 1. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and maintains flexibility to waive minor technical deviations in the bidding process, emphasizing competitive procurement while preserving administrative discretion.