WDS SWS #789 and SS Improvements to serve Blue Lake 3rd Addition Phase 2

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is seeking bids for a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project called Blue Lake 3rd Addition Phase 2. The procurement involves construction services for the Public Works & Utilities Department, focusing on water distribution system, stormwater sewer #789, and sanitary sewer improvements. The project encompasses three distinct bid groups (E5145, E5144, and E5143) with specific infrastructure tasks, including water line installations ranging from 8" to 36" in diameter, fire hydrant assemblies, valve assemblies, inlet constructions, manholes, site clearing, seeding, and site restoration. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in similar services and demonstrate understanding of industry standards and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. The bid is to be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2025, with a total working duration of 50 working days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with the work order to be issued 30 calendar days after contract award.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project requires a 5% bid bond, with performance and labor & material payment bonds at 100% of the contract value to be furnished by the successful vendor. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers liability, with specified minimum coverage amounts. The project site covers 38.5 acres and is located north of MacArthur Road and east of Hoover Road, with an anticipated construction period from January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2028. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a significant investment in municipal infrastructure. Vendors are encouraged to complete bidder registration through the City of Wichita's eProcurement Portal and can contact the City Engineer for any questions about project specifications or bid preparation.