How to bid on TimberRidge Campground improvements for Johnson County Park & Recreation District

What JCPRD is buying

Johnson County Park and Recreation District is seeking sealed bids for improvements at TimberRidge Campground in Olathe, Kansas. This is an invitation for bids for construction work.

The award will go to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder, subject to JCPRD’s right to reject bids or waive irregularities. Bidders must include bid security of at least 5% of the total bid.

Key dates and the bid deadline

A recommended but optional pre-bid meeting and partial site tour will be held October 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Whispering Pines Shelter inside TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 Homestead Lane, Olathe, Kansas.

Sealed bids are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice states that bids will be opened and publicly read at the JCPRD Administration Building, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The bid opening is within 30 days followed by a public meeting for the Board’s award determination. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after opening.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience delivering campground or similar improvement work. Review the plans and specifications to confirm the work matches your capabilities and that you can meet the bid’s requirements.

How to get documents and submit a bid

Open the project in the Drexel Technologies plan room through the project’s original-source listing. The bid date, owner contact, and invitation to bid are public. Register a plan room account to download plans, specifications, and addenda; registration also puts you on the plan holders list. Printed sets are available for purchase.

Prepare your bid using JCPRD’s standard proposal forms and deliver it to the JCPRD Administration Building as directed in the invitation to bid, before the deadline. Include bid surety of at least 5% of your total bid, payable to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full bid documents and all addenda before pricing the work. Check that your proposal addresses every requested item and uses the required forms.

Build your price from the project documents, and verify that your bid security meets the stated minimum and is payable to the correct entity. Plan for delivery early so your sealed bid reaches the stated location before the deadline.

Consider attending the optional meeting and site tour to learn what you can from the visit. Direct project questions to the listed additional contact, Bryce Vogel at SWT Design.