Hays Civicplus #2026-23

City of Hays Manhole Rehabilitation and Wet Well Coating Project

The City of Hays Department of Water Resources is seeking proposals for the 2026 Manhole Rehabilitation project. - Government Buyer: - City of Hays Department of Water Resources - Contact: Jeff Crispin - Project Scope: - Rehabilitation of approximately 75 manholes totaling about 555.57 vertical feet - Manholes constructed from brick and mortar, precast concrete, and cast-in-place concrete - Issues addressed: loss of bricks/mortar, hydrogen sulfide corrosion, freeze/thaw damage, inflow/infiltration, erosion, ground settlement - Coating of a wet well adjacent to a newer lift station with epoxy or equivalent - Products and Materials Requested: - Strong Seal MS-2A - Polyurethane coatings - Quadex GeoKrete - Epoxy coatings (or equivalent) - Line Items: - Standard 48" diameter manhole rehabilitation (priced per vertical foot) - Non-standard manhole and lift station rehabilitation (priced per square foot) - Installation of city-provided rings and covers (in dirt, gravel, and pavement) - Installation of drop structures - Wet well coating - Mobilization - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 10 years of experience in manhole rehabilitation - Warranty and material testing required - Safety and insurance standards must be met - Recommendations for additional treatment beyond base treatment requested - Estimated Contract Value: - $150,000 budgeted for the project - OEMs Highlighted: - Strong Seal (manufacturer of MS-2A) - Quadex (manufacturer of GeoKrete) - Period of Performance: - Project completion required on or before January 31, 2027 - Notice to proceed expected after City Commission approval

Description

The City of Hays Department of Water Resources is soliciting proposals for the 2026 Manhole Rehabilitation project, which involves repairing and rehabilitating 75 manholes with depths ranging from a few feet to just under 15 feet, totaling approximately 555.57 vertical feet. The manholes are constructed from materials such as brick and mortar, precast concrete, and cast-in-place concrete, and face issues including loss of bricks and mortar, hydrogen sulfide corrosion, freeze/thaw damage, inflow and infiltration, erosion, and ground settlement. The project also includes coating the wet well next to a newer lift station with an epoxy or equivalent coating to address inflow and infiltration. The City has budgeted $150,000 for this project and requests contractors to recommend rehabilitation methods within this budget.

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