Volume 45 - Issue 12 - March 19, 2026

State of Kansas

Department of Agriculture
Divisions of Conservation

Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids for the primary spillway replacement at Floodwater Retarding Dam (FRD) 2-7 in Hodgeman County, will be received by Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81 until 8:00 a.m. April 21, 2026, at PO Box 367, 20476 SE US-283, Jetmore, KS 67854, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Description of Work

Primary spillway replacement for FRD 2-7 includes excavating to remove existing primary spillway and installing new primary spillway consisting of 48-inch diameter precast concrete manhole and 20-inch diameter PVC pipe. Estimated quantities include 5,400 cubic yards of excavation, 6,600 cubic yards of earthfill, installation of 150 feet of 20-inch AWWA C900 PVC pipe, 38 cubic yards of flowable fill, and appurtenant items.

All work shall be completed in conformance with the project construction drawings, construction specifications and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Work Timing

The work is to commence within twenty (20) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued on June 1, 2026. Completion of the work is desired within 120 days after such notice.

A copy of the Invitation to Bid, plans and specifications can be reviewed and/or obtained from Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81, PO Box 367, 20476 SE US-283 Hwy., Jetmore, KS 67854, phone 620-357-6420.

Site showings will be conducted by Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. April 9, 2026, at the site.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid price (including alternates), made payable to Pawnee Watershed Joint District No. 81.

Steve Frost
Executive Director
Division of Conservation
Kansas Department of Agriculture

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