Invitation for Bids: WA7007 6" Waterline Replacement (Center Street to Elm Street Alley) Project

Issue Date: 3-10-26
Bid Deadline and Opening: 3-20-26 at 11:00 a.m.
City of Gardner- Utilities Department
1150 E Santa Fe Street
Gardner, KS 66030
Contact:  Jeff LeMire, Utilities Manager
Phone: 913-856-0980
Email: jlemire@gardnerkansas.gov

The City of Gardner is requesting bids from qualified Contractors for the purpose of installing a new PVC C-900 6" waterline in the alley from Center Street to Elm Street (between East Main Street and East Park Street) via boring approximately 760 linear feet, and 140 linear feet of PVC C-900 6" down South Elm Street.  This work also includes the replacement of QTY: (10) residential service lines, QTY: (3) 6" x 6" x 6" Tees, temporary waterline services to existing businesses, and all other items required to provide a working water system in the alley and on Elm Street.

Copies of bid documents can be viewed or purchased for a Non-Refundable fee online at www.drexeltech.com in their eDistribution plan room.  Additional assistance is available at distribution@drexteltech.com.  Information regarding this project can be found in the "Public Jobs" link on the website.  Contractors desiring the Contract Documents for use in preparing bids may also obtain a set of such documents from Drexel Technologies; 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, 913-371-4430.  Bidding documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related charges.  Corporate, certified, or cashier's checks shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies, Inc.

Sealed Bids are due prior to the Bid Deadline indicated above and must be marked "Bid for: 6" Waterline Replacement (Center Street to Elm Street Alley), Project No. WA7007.

Any Bid received after the designated closing time will be returned to Bidder unopened.

No oral, telegraphic, facsimile or telephonic Bids or Bid alterations or corrections will be considered.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein.  Bids may only be withdrawn or corrected pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-6902, as amended, et seq.  Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written request of the Bidder if such requests are received in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the time and date for Bid opening.

The project qualifies for sales tax exemption for purchasing materials and supplies.