WDS-SS-PAV Phase 2 to serve Veranda Second Addition (Tied)

The City of Wichita is requesting sealed bids for construction services comprising three tied projects — Water Distribution System Phase 2, Sanitary Sewer Phase 2, and Paving Phase 2 — serving Veranda Second Addition (south of 13th Street North and west of Greenwich Road), with bids due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is solicitation RFB 260227 with project numbers E6196 (water), E6195 (sanitary sewer), and E6194 (paving).

The scope spans water distribution line installation (211 linear feet of 8-inch pipe with valve assemblies); sanitary sewer infrastructure (248 linear feet of 8-inch pipe, manhole, and air testing); and pavement and site work including concrete pavement (579 square yards), crushed rock base (748 square yards), concrete curb and gutter (435 linear feet), concrete sidewalk (2,605 square feet), stormwater pipe (250 linear feet of 30-inch pipe), site clearing (approximately 1.9 acres of trees with root extraction to 24 inches), excavation (35–355 cubic yards), compacted fill at 95% compaction (up to 325 cubic yards), and erosion control measures. The contractor must provide nuclear density testing at one test per 8-inch lift per 2,000 square yards and is responsible for air testing of the sanitary sewer line and compaction testing outside the right-of-way. Contract working days are forty days from work order issuance, which occurs thirty calendar days after award.

Bidders must have a minimum of three years' experience in similar services, be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State, and possess appropriate licenses. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid is required prior to bid opening, with performance and labor-and-material payment bonds each at 100% of contract value. Award will be made to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. A Certificate of Insurance with Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million each occurrence), Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability ($1 million per category) must be provided within ten days of award. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days following opening. Questions are due by noon on the Tuesday prior to bid opening. Addendum #2 (posted August 28) extended the original September 11 deadline to September 18. Vendors must electronically acknowledge receipt of all addenda through wichita.gov/procurementportal and include acknowledgment with bid submission.