Date Issued: 10/28/2026

Sealed Proposals for the construction of “2025 Water Tower Improvements for the City of South Hutchinson,” JEO Project No. 242500.00, will be received by the Clerk at 2 South Main Street, South Hutchinson, KS 67505, until 11:00am on the 18th day of November 2026, and thereafter will be read aloud.

The work is generally described as follows: Interior and Exterior Coating for both of the city's water towers along with other miscellaneous water tower improvements.

Opinion of Probable Cost $700,000

Proposals will be taken for said construction work listed above by unit prices, as an aggregate bid for the entire project.

All Proposals for said construction work must be made on blanks furnished by the Engineer and must be accompanied by Bid Security of not less than 5% of the amount bid. Bid Security to be made payable to the Treasurer of the City of South Hutchinson as liquidated damages in case the bid is accepted and the bidder neglects or refuses, to enter into contract and furnish bond in accordance herewith.

Copies of the contract documents are on file with the City of South Hutchinson for examination by bidders. Complete bidding documents may be obtained from Drexel Technologies Plan Room at planroom.drexeltech.com . Please contact Drexel Technologies Plan Room directly for any assistance. All costs associated with obtaining documents are the responsibility of the bidder and are non-refundable. In order to ensure bidders are aware of all issued documents pertaining to this opportunity, bids will only be accepted from those listed on the plan holders list kept at the offices of Drexel Technologies Plan Room.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construction that will, in their opinion serve the best interests of the Owner and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

CITY OF SOUTH HUTCHINSON

Kyle Cokeley, Mayor

ATTEST: Katie Marcum, Clerk

PUBLISHED: https://southhutchinson.gov/

October 28, 2026

November 4, 2026

November 11, 2026

PROJECT CONTACT

A. Owner’s Primary Contact:

1. Name: Jeff Schenk, City Administrator

2. Address: 2 South Main, South Hutchinson, KS 67505

3. Office Number: 620.663.7104

4. Cell Number: 620.200.3324

5. Email: jeffs@southhutch.com

B. Engineer’s Primary Contact:

1. Name: Mike Schultes, PE

2. Address: 2727 W. 2nd St, Suite 471, Hastings, NE 68901

3. Office Number: 308.381.7428

4. Cell Number: 402.469.0414

5. Email: mschultes@jeo.com