The Creek - Mill Creek Park (Pool Building and Splashpad Improvements)

The City of Olathe, Kansas is requesting sealed bids for demolition and reconstruction work at Mill Creek Park, including a new bathhouse and splashpad with associated infrastructure, with bids due June 30, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Olathe Parks Operations Facility.

The scope encompasses demolition of an existing park restroom and partial removal of the bathhouse, followed by construction of a new bathhouse and splashpad with associated walkways, utilities, and infrastructure. Bidders must provide construction plans, specifications, material designations, Olathe code compliance documentation, permitting, operations and maintenance manuals, warranty information, and as-built drawings. The project manual includes 122 drawing sheets with comprehensive technical specifications across demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Substantial completion is required within 182 days from contract commencement, with final completion within 213 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $1,000 per day thereafter, plus $500 per day for missing designated milestones. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount must accompany the electronic bid, with the original due within 48 hours of opening. The successful bidder must furnish performance and maintenance bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum, valid for two years from final payment, plus a statutory bond as required by Kansas law for contracts exceeding $100,000.

Progress payments are made monthly at 95% of work completed with 5% retainage; upon substantial completion, payments increase to 97% less punch-list value. Non-resident contractors must register with the Kansas Director of Revenue and post a $1,000 surety bond. Sales, consumer, and use taxes are exempt and must not be included in bid pricing. Sealed bids are received electronically at https://olatheks.bonfirehub.com until 10 a.m. June 30, 2026, with public bid opening at the same location. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and hold bids for up to 60 days before award.