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City awards Spyglass Hills water-main contract to APAC Kansas for $330,503.50
Summary
After a presentation by engineering staff, the Hutchinson City Council accepted APAC Kansas' low bid ($330,503.50) for the Spyglass Hills (24-10) water-main project; the project is slated to start early 2026 with a May 1 substantial-completion target.
The Hutchinson City Council on Nov. 18 voted to award the Spyglass Hills (24-10) water-main project to APAC Kansas, accepting a low bid of $330,503.50.
Justin Caram, construction manager in the engineering division, described the scope: installation of an 8-inch main, valves and fire hydrants on Cherry Hills Drive and connections to an existing 8-inch Spyglass main. Caram said the low bid was below the engineer's estimate ($348,250) and that only two contractors bid. “Our recommendation is that council approved the low bid and award the project to APAC Kansas incorporated in the amount of $330,503.50,” Caram said.
Council asked whether the estimate was prepared in-house or by a consultant; staff answered that JU prepared and updated the estimate before bidding. Council also discussed annexation implications and staff noted the city intends to require annexation for new city-water service under a forthcoming special assessment policy.
The motion to award the contract included authority for staff to issue the notice of award, begin contract drafting and authorize the mayor to sign; the motion passed on roll call.
Why it matters: The project grew from a resident petition and will provide main-line infrastructure to support existing properties and future connections; the low bid being under the engineer's estimate leaves a contingency buffer for the benefit district.
What's next: Staff will issue the notice of award, draft contracts with APAC Kansas and proceed toward a February 2026 start date if scheduling holds.
