Water Distribution System to serve Area 151 Addition Phase 2

The City of Wichita, Kansas, Public Works & Utilities Department is soliciting sealed bids for construction services related to the Water Distribution System serving Area 151 Addition Phase 2, located south of 21st Street North and west of 151st Street West in Sedgwick County. This procurement encompasses the design and construction of water infrastructure to support development in the Area 151 Addition, with deliverables including the installation of 3,259 linear feet of 8-inch water line pipe, 23 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron cylinder lined pipe, four fire hydrant assemblies, six blowoff valve assemblies, four 8-inch valve assemblies, and six best management practice items for construction entrance, curb inlet protection, and drop inlet protection. Additional lump sum bid items include testing, site clearing, site restoration, pipe connections to existing systems, and seeding. Sealed bids are due electronically through the City of Wichita Procurement Portal or via email to Tracy Jordan (TJordan@wichita.gov) by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on May 1, 2026, with work scheduled to commence 30 calendar days after contract award and be completed within 30 working days from the start date. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in similar construction services, maintain current licensing by the City or State of Kansas, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The award will be made to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with pricing to be submitted on a delivered basis for all equipment, materials, and services.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount prior to bid opening and, upon award, furnish both a Performance Bond for 100 percent of the contract value and a Labor & Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to the contract total. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation coverage meeting statutory requirements, with the City of Wichita designated as primary and non-contributory additional insured on all liability policies. Bidders must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State prior to contract execution. This procurement contains no state or federal aid, and no specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specific contract value or budget range for this project is not disclosed in the available bid documents; payment will be rendered based on lump sum or measured quantity amounts as submitted in the bid proposal. For additional project details and solicitation documents, interested firms should contact Tracy Jordan at (316) 268-4419, fax (316) 268-4656, or the City Engineer's Office at (316) 268-4501.