MS-220015C Pump Stations 44 & 45 Abandonment

Project MS-220015C, managed by the City of Lawrence, Kansas, involves the abandonment of Pump Stations 44 and 45 and the implementation of comprehensive sanitary sewer improvements. The scope of work includes the removal and salvage of existing equipment, piping, valves, and structures, as well as the abandonment of six air release valve vaults and various piping sizes. New infrastructure installation consists of approximately 3,000 linear feet of PVC sewer piping in diameters ranging from 10 to 21 inches, 14 manholes, epoxy rehabilitation of existing manholes, and five stream crossing restorations. Additional requirements include temporary pumping, dam evaluation and restoration, and site restoration across multiple specified locations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with electronic submissions due by September 22, 2026. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5 percent and adhere to strict performance milestones, with critical sanitary sewer work and restoration plantings due by May 15, 2027, and overall substantial completion required by June 18, 2027. The project is governed by the City of Lawrence Technical Specifications and requires compliance with ADA standards, Kansas NPDES general permits, and KCMMB pavement and concrete specifications. The contractor is designated as an independent contractor and must maintain insurance naming the City of Lawrence as an additional insured.