Invitation to Bid- University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility

Location: Kansas
Posted: Dec 2, 2025
Due: Jan 14, 2026
Agency: Riley County
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No: 2025-006
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Bid Number: 2025-006
Bid Title: Invitation to Bid- University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility
Category: Construction Projects
Status: Open
Description:

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners (Owner) will receive bids for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility project, in accordance with the Specifications and Bidding Documents, until 4:00 PM, Central Time, January 14, 2026, at the Office of the County Clerk located in the Riley County Office Building, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502.   All bids received will then be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:50 AM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, during the Board of County Commissioners meeting at the Riley County Family and Child Resource Center located at 2101 Claflin Road, Room 124, Manhattan, KS 66502.

NOTE:  Overnight courier service may not be guaranteed prior to the cutoff time. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure delivery of their Proposal by 1:30 PM, Central Time, Day, Month-Date, 2026 to the Office of the County Clerk, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502.  Bids received later than this due date and time will be returned unopened.

The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials, and performing all work necessary for construction of the following: A two cell, non-discharging wastewater lagoon facility and a submersible sanitary sewer pump station located in University Park, Riley County, KS.  Work includes approximately 38,097 cubic yards of common excavation; 917 cubic yards of Contractor furnished common excavation; 31,211 cubic yards of compacted fill; 278 tons of pond sealant (bentonite); 4021 square yards of stone riprap slope protection; an influent structure; 284 linear feet of 8-inch DIP piping; 4486 linear feet of 8-inch PVC force main; 2271 linear feet of fencing; a duplex, submersible wastewater pump station; and all other incidental and appurtenant work required to complete the improvements as shown and specified.

The Bid shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked "Sealed Bid – University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility – Riley County Public Works Department" and addressed to the Office of the County Clerk, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Selection shall be based on price and the character, integrity, reputation, judgment and experience of the Contractor for the type of work to be performed.

No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Owner. All Bidders must be on the plan holders list to be eligible.

The character and amount of security to be furnished by each Bidder is stated in the above mentioned Contract Documents.

Proposed Start Date, Working Days, and Bid Amount will all be considered in the award of this Bid, with particular consideration given to Start Date and Working Days.

Publication Date/Time:
12/2/2025 8:00 AM
Publication Information:
Published in the Manhattan Mercury Dec 2nd,and subsequently Dec 6th, 9th, and Dec16th.
Closing Date/Time:
1/14/2026 4:00 PM
Submittal Information:
Please submit sealed bids to the Riley County Clerk's Office, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS
Bid Opening Information:
01/15/2026 9:50 am
Contact Person:
Questions concerning this bid can be directed to Todd Anderson, P.E., SMH Consultants, 785-776-0541 or [email protected] .
For questions concerning any electrical aspects, contact David Griffith, P.E., OSE Engineering, 785-537-2553, 2312 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502 or [email protected] .
Download Available:
www.drexeltech.com
Plan & Spec Available:
Copies of the Drawings and other Contract Documents are on file and available for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk, located in the Riley County Office Building, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502 and at the office of SMH Consultants, 2017 Vanesta Place, Suite 110, Manhattan, KS 66503. Interested bidders may secure a set of drawings, specifications and all other Contract Documents through the online Plan Room administered by Drexel Technologies. Please visit www.drexeltech.com and click on the Plan Room tab to get registered. Questions regarding purchasing the Contract Documents, getting registered or using the Plan Room can be answered at www.drexeltech.com or by calling Drexel Technologies toll free at (888) 202-1301.
Special Requirements:
Bidders attention is called to the required compliance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Requirements.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the presidents Executive Order No. 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as amended. Requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
“Bidders must fully comply with Subpart C of 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part 1532, entitled Responsibilities of Participants Regarding Transactions. Contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that appear on the Excluded Parties List System at www.sam.gov are not eligible for award of any contracts funded by the KDHE State Revolving Fund programs or Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance grants.”
All contracts and subcontracts exceeding $100,000, at any tier under a KDHE loan or grant agreement shall comply with the Anti-Lobbying Act, Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, and file an Anti-Lobbying Certification form, and the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, if required, to the next tier above.
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