# Wichita Bonfire #260257

Exploration Place Parking Lot Expansion and Site Improvements

**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 260257
**NAICS:** 237310, 237990

The City of Wichita is seeking construction bids to expand and improve the Exploration Place parking lot near North McLean Boulevard and Seneca Street.
- Buyer: City of Wichita, Public Works & Utilities, PW_Engineering; the City Purchasing Manager is also identified in the bid documents.
- Scope: Build the parking lot expansion, including site preparation, grading, pavement and curbs, sidewalks, markings and signs, lighting, electrical and irrigation work, drainage, erosion controls, landscaping, and restoration.
- Planned parking and access: Plans show 115 new stalls and removal of 9 existing stalls, for a net addition of 106 spaces. Work also includes a McLean HAWK signalized crossing and sidewalk connection. Existing parking, entrances, public access, and pedestrian and multi-purpose paths must remain open during construction, subject to approved temporary lane closures.
- Notable requirements: Complete construction within 40 working days after work begins. No product manufacturers, OEMs, vendors, or proprietary part numbers are identified.
- Bid items include lump-sum work and measured quantities. Detailed line items and quantities are listed below.

### Description

The City of Wichita is seeking bids for construction services for the Public Works & Utilities Department to construct the Exploration Place Parking Lot. The bid includes lump-sum and measured items, including site preparation, paving, erosion control, landscaping, drainage, and water work. The project plans show a proposed parking expansion, including 115 new parking stalls and a proposed signalized crosswalk. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid or an annual bid bond is required before bid opening; the work is to be completed within 40 working days from the start of work.

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