Sedgwick County Zoo Main Line Backflow Install

This contract involves the installation of a backflow preventer on a 12‑inch municipal waterline serving the Sedgwick County Zoo and adjacent park. The work is performed after hours, includes installing tees, valves, a vault, and double‑check valve, followed by testing, flushing, and certification. The county issued an open RFB to 43 vendors, received a single bid from South Central Commercial Mechanical, and awarded a $183,317.45 contract after a Board of Bids and Contracts approval. Funding is contingent on County Commission approval and will be transferred from a contingency budget to the Facilities‑Project Services department. The contract is paid by monthly invoicing and requires extensive liability and professional insurance coverage. • Scope: install backflow preventer, tees, valves, vault, test and certify system. • Value: $183,317.45 (single‑vendor award). • Timeline: bid due Jan 21 2025, award approved Feb 5 2025; work to start after funding confirmation.