WDS SS Improvements to serve Turkey Creek 4th Addition Phases 4 and 5 (tied)

The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Department is soliciting bids for construction services related to water distribution system and sanitary sewer improvements for the Turkey Creek 4th Addition Phases 4 and 5. The project comprises four integrated components: water distribution and sanitary sewer improvements for both project phases, involving installation of water lines (6-inch and 8-inch pipes), fire hydrant assemblies, valve assemblies, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Total project scope includes approximately 6,312 linear feet of pipe installation, multiple manhole structures, riser assemblies, and comprehensive erosion control and best management practices. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in similar services, current Kansas Secretary of State registration, and the capacity to obtain required performance and payment bonds. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, with work to be completed within 75 working days from the beginning of the project. The City will award the contract to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with final determination made by the City Council.

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 percent of the total bid amount and obtain performance and labor/material payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount if awarded. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability, with the City named as an additional insured. While no specific budget range was provided, the detailed bid table suggests a substantial infrastructure investment covering site clearing, restoration, seeding, and multiple infrastructure installation components. Bids will remain valid for 60 days following the bid opening, and contractors must obtain a Kansas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate and be responsible for restoration of all rights-of-way and adjacent properties disturbed during construction.