Johnson County Sunset Office Building Exterior Repairs Project

Sealed bids are solicited for the Johnson County Sunset Office Building Exterior Repairs Project under Bid Request No. 2026-041, with all submissions required to be made electronically via the IonWave portal by 8:00 PM CT on August 11, 2026. The scope of work encompasses the removal, repair, restoration, recaulking of all joints, cleaning, and sealing of tilt-up panels and other exterior envelope components of the building located at 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, Kansas. All materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and ancillary items necessary to fully complete the work must be included in the bid. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the project site, and attendance by general or prime contractors is required for bid eligibility. Technical clarifications must be submitted through IonWave no later than August 4, 2026, to allow for potential addenda. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond issued by a surety licensed in Kansas, in the amount of five percent of the bid total, payable to the Public Building Commission of Johnson County, Kansas, and no bid may be withdrawn for sixty days following bid opening. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with substantial completion expected by December 31, 2026. The only explicitly stated monetary value in the documents is a $10,000 contingency allowance for owner-directed changes, though the base bid amount remains unspecified. Bidders must comply with stringent insurance specifications, including naming the County as an additional insured, and must furnish certificates of insurance prior to work commencement. Bonding, tax clearance documentation, litigation disclosures, subcontractor listings, and a notarized sales tax exemption statement are mandatory submissions. Project-specific requirements include providing cell phones and full connectivity for key personnel, removing graffiti within 48 hours, and ensuring all materials are delivered and stored in original, unopened manufacturer packaging to prevent moisture, freezing, and contamination. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with the contractor responsible for arranging and funding inspections, correcting deficiencies, and delivering comprehensive closeout submittals including as-built drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and lien waivers. The award will be made to the bidder deemed most advantageous to the owner, considering factors beyond price including responsibility, qualifications, and compliance,