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Council accepts overestimate bid for BNR Plant 1 odor‑control and control upgrades to avoid further delay
Summary
City staff told council the only bid for the final construction package of the biological nutrient removal program exceeded the engineer's estimate by about $1.3 million; council accepted the lowest bid to avoid rebidding delays and potential loss of funding, with staff noting the increase remains within the program budget.
The Wichita City Council on Oct. 7 approved acceptance of the single bid submitted for the final construction package at Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 as part of the city’s biological nutrient removal (BNR) program.
Public works director Gary Janssen said the lone bid exceeded the engineer’s estimate by roughly $1.3 million — about a 12%…
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