Oaklawn Stormwater Sewer (R264-83)

This contract concerns the modification of an existing public storm‑water sewer outfall in the Oaklawn area of Sedgwick County, Kansas, to bring the system into compliance with the county’s MS4 permit. The scope of work includes the design, excavation, installation of a storm‑water quality manhole, and related utility work along 47th Street South near the Arkansas River. After an open bid process with 45 vendors solicited, the Board of County Commissioners approved the low‑responsive bid from Nowak Construction Co., Inc. for $500,749.00. The project is funded through the county’s public‑works budget and will be executed under a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. • Project type: Storm‑water sewer modification/utility construction. • Awarded to: Nowak Construction Co., Inc. (single‑award, $500,749). • Procurement: Full and open competition, bid bond required (5 % of proposal). • Funding: Public Works budget, engineer’s estimate $459,070; final contract $500,749.