Invitation to Bid- University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners (Owner) will receive bids for theUniversity Park Wastewater Lagoon Facilityproject, in accordance with the Specifications and Bidding Documents, until4:00 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integrity, reputation, judgment and experience of the Contractor for the type of work to be performed.No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Owner.All Bidders must be on the plan holders list to be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.