WM Improvements Betzen Addition

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is soliciting bids for water main infrastructure improvements in the Betzen Addition, specifically north of 39th Street S and east of Rock Road. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Public Works & Utilities Department, seeking construction services for a comprehensive water and wastewater project. The scope includes installing 1,238 linear feet of 12-inch water line pipe, one CIMJ plug, one fire hydrant assembly, one special anchored valve assembly, and 13 ditch checks. Key project deliverables involve site clearing, traffic control, seeding, pipe installation, and best management practice (BMP) ditch checks. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 AM on December 5, 2025, with a required 5% bid bond. The contract duration is 30 working days from the work order issuance, and bids will remain valid for 60 days following the opening. Evaluation criteria include the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with bidders required to have a minimum of 3 years' experience in similar services.

The City encourages emerging and disadvantaged business participation, though the contract will not utilize state or federal aid. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, comprehensive automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers liability. Successful contractors will be required to submit performance and labor & material payment bonds for the full contract amount. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure improvements requiring significant technical and logistical capabilities. Contact for the solicitation is Val Falo at VFalo@wichita.gov, with a phone number of (316) 268-4414 and an address at 455 N Main, 12th Floor, Wichita, KS 67202. Prospective bidders must comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and demonstrate the capacity to execute a complex water main improvement project within the specified timeframe and technical requirements.