SLED Opportunity · KANSAS · JOHNSON COUNTY
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Invitation for Bid for construction of a new airfield electrical vault at Johnson County Airport Commission's New Century AirCenter. Includes removal of existing vault, installation of prefabricated vault, upgraded wiring, backup power, and compliance with Part 139 standards. Bids due May 12, 2026.
Sealed bids for Bid Request No. 2026-020 for the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) New Century AirCenter (IXD) Construct Airfield Electrical Vault Project shall be submitted electrically via IonWave at https://jocogov.ionwave.net until the close date reflected above. At that time, all bids that have been duly received will be publicly read aloud via Zoom Video Conferencing at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83749455021?pwd=Bi5NlqTr8WGIOIXGaBRr9E03ogopFa.1 Meeting ID:837 4945 5021 Passcode:480267 This bid includes the following Work: Removal of the existing electrical vault and installation of a new prefabricated vault at New Century AirCenter (IXD); upgraded home-run wiring to the vault and control tower; addition of a dedicated backup power source; and system elevation to meet current Part 139 electrical standards, including all materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and any and all other items necessary to complete the Work. Copies of the Project Manual are available through IonWave at https://jocogov.ionwave.net/SourcingEvents.aspx?SourceType=1 or can be downloaded for a non-refundable fee online at https://projectbids.drexeltech.com/ in their eDistribution public jobs plan room; additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.com. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held at 10:00AM CT on April 23, 2026, at the New Century AirCenter Board Room located at 1 New Century Parkway, New Century, Kansas. Technical questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted via IonWave no later than 5:00PM CT on May 1, 2026, to allow adequate time to issue an addendum, if needed. Bidders shall submit the following with their bid: Bid Bond: Bidders shall submit with their bid a bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Kansas in the amount of five percent (5.0%) of the total amount of their bid. Said guarantee shall be made payable to the Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County, Kansas. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended – DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5: The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the current schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening. --- Q&A --- Q1: The 7460 is limited to equipment height of 25ft. Is this limited to the location of the new lighting vault? If so, can this be increased if needed for crane to set the vault or genset? A1: Use of equipment such as a crane with a required height exceeding 25 ft will be permitted. However, advance coordination with the Airport and the FAA is required. The use of equipment exceeding 25 ft should be minimized. Submitted: 4/28/2026 03:31:38 PM (CT) Q2: Are sludge removal and disposal required for this project? A2: Sludge removal and disposal is not anticipated for this project. Submitted: 4/15/2026 08:44:21 AM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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