Ottawa County RWD No. 1, Water System Improvements

Separate sealed BIDS for the Water System Improvements consisting of approximately 35,000 L.F. of 2”, 3”, and 4” PVC waterline, 23 – 2”, 2-1/2”, 3” and 4” MJ Gate Valves, 1 - 2” Flush Hydrant Settings, various stream and road crossings, exterior and interior standpipe coating systems, standpipe rehabilitation, chlorination building rehabilitation, and miscellaneous appurtenances will be received by the Ottawa County Rural Water District No. 1 at the Ada Community Building, 298 Main St., Ada KS 67467 until 2:00 PM (Central Time) on August 5, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated on the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Schwab Eaton, 5410 Ledge Stone Drive, Suite 100, Manhattan, KS 66503. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents as described below.

Bidding Documents may also be examined at 185 Nemaha Road, Ottawa, KS 67467 by appointment. Please contact Lee Keffer at 785-483-7793 to set up an appointment.

Copies of plans and specifications can be seen or purchased for a Non-Refundable fee online at www.drexeltech.com in the eDistribution plan room. Additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.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, LS 66214, telephone number (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.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and/or to reject all bids.

Each Bidder must deposit his bid security in the amount, form and subject to conditions provided in the information to Bidders.

This project is funded in whole or in part by the KDHE State Revolving Loan Fund program. Associated certifications and the completion of other documents will be required for the successful completion of the project. All bidders are required to comply with Local, State, and Federal regulations as stated in the bid documents.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s 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 Park 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 Loan Fund program.

All contracts and subcontracts exceeding $100,000 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.

June 22, 2026 Russ Van Meter