2026 Water Service Line Replacement (#26-6-WD)

The City of Abilene is accepting Sealed Bid Proposals for a Water Service Line Replacement job #26-6-WD (Water Distribution) for replacement of three galvanized water lines on South Brady Street on the Southeast edge of Abilene.

The city recently experienced multiple water line leaks and breaks, and upon investigation it was found to be failed galvanized service lines that serviced three residential locations. Per KDHE regulation under the current Lead Service Line Inventory mandates, these and any known lines with the potential of carrying lead contamination must be removed and replaced.

The old, galvanized lines will be cut from the existing galvanized service line and abandoned in place. Replacement of the three new 1 ½” poly lines will be tied into the existing 3” PVC line at a point located between an existing tube culvert and an existing power pole on the West side of Brady Steet approximately 370’ south of the center of the intersection at SE 6th Street and S. Brady Street. Note: A continuous run of the new 1 ½” poly line is mandatory. No couplings and connections of shorter rolls of poly line will be allowed. No saddles will be allowed at the connection point of the 3” PVC line, it will need to be cut in / teed into the line.

At that point all three existing meters on the service lines will need to be removed from their current locations and relocated in the referenced new tie in area located on the West side of Brady Street. The contractor will then install the existing three water meters, along with new setters, pits and rings, all which will be supplied by the City of Abilene.

The three known service lines, service the residences at:

• 515 South Brady St.
• 800 South Brady St.
• 1045 2100 Avenue.

Backfilling and leveling across the known agricultural field of alfalfa is of importance.

A rough set of plans is available for review in person only, at the office of Abilene Public Works located at 601 NW 2nd St. in Abilene, Ks.

Final selection of the proposed project per bid amounts will be chosen by the City of Abilene Public Works Department. Pending the bid amount, approval by either the Abilene City Manager, and or the Abilene City Commission will be needed before awarding the project. Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of the Abilene City Clerk until 2:00 PM on Thursday October 1st. 2026, at which time the bids will be opened. Bids must be mailed or delivered in person prior to the date and time referenced, as no emailed bids will be accepted.

Bid proposals shall be itemized per line-item cost in addition to including the total cost price quote for the entire project (note that sales tax is not applicable). The work is generally described as follows and depicted below:

• Three new poly water service lines placed in one open trench. Trenching and placement of 3 new water lines totaling approximately 3,000 feet of 1 ½”poly water line to a point where existing meters tie into the three residential private service lines. All three lines can be placed in the same open trench.
• All three existing water meters will be removed and located to the new installation area at the beginning of the tie in installation point along the West side of South Brady St. Placement of the meters, setters, pits and rings shall be the responsibility of the contractor. (See description of project above)
• 3000’ of continuous run 1 ½” poly water line and tracer wire will need to be supplied and installed as part of the project.
• Mobilization Charge
• Contractor will provide complete traffic control on South Brady Street for the project.

Project completion on or by October 30th, 2026

All persons wishing to inspect the project site prior to submitting a bid proposal should contact either:

• Brad Anderson – Public Works Director 785-263-3510 / For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
• Stephen Simms– Street Superintendent 785-263-3510 / For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.

Sealed bid proposals marked “Abilene # 26-6 WD ” shall be submitted to:

City of Abilene
Attn: Shayla Mohr / City Clerk
419 N. Broadway
Abilene, KS 67410

Winning Project Bidder must submit proof of company insurance

The City of Abilene reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted for any or no reason.

A. Sales Tax Exemption: The City of Abilene will provide the Contractor with a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate upon the award of the contract.

B. Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: This project is locally funded and is not subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

C. Material: All materials from the project shall be hauled by the contractor to a designated offsite location.

D. Valve Boxes and Manhole Rings: Care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing valve boxes and manhole rings during the project.

E. Grade Determination: The grade of the street shall be duplicated as nearly as practical to meet existing curb lines upon resurfacing.

F. Equipment Storage: The City of Abilene shall designate an area suitable for storage of equipment during the project.

G. Communication: The contractor shall provide and designate their onsite contact person while the project is ongoing.

H. Sanitary Services: Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of workers on the project, properly secluded from public observation, shall be provided by the contractor and their use shall be enforced.

I. Quality Control / Project Representative: The City of Abilene shall furnish a Project Representative to ensure that the work meets the requirements of the City, and to coordinate City activities with the requirements of the Contractor.