South Oliver Waterline Extension from MacArthur to 47th Street South

The City of Wichita's Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking construction services for the South Oliver Waterline Extension project located from MacArthur to 47th Street South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The procurement involves installing comprehensive water line infrastructure, including 3,370 linear feet of 12" PVC pipe, 101 linear feet of 12" DICL pipe, 1,966 linear feet of 12" directional drill pipe, 6 fire hydrant assemblies, and 6 butterfly valve assemblies. Contractors must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in similar infrastructure projects and will be responsible for site clearing, restoration, traffic control, and seeding. Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 AM on September 5, 2025, with bids to be opened publicly the same day. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with the work order to be issued 40 calendar days after contract award and total project completion expected within 80 working days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount and must carry specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability, as well as Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability coverage. While no incumbent vendors were identified, contractors must document existing property conditions before construction and restore all disturbed areas upon completion. Electronic plan sheets are available through ARC Document Solutions plan room, and all materials must conform to City of Wichita Standard Specifications. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive infrastructure nature of the project suggests a substantial municipal investment in waterline extension and related civil engineering work.