Sedgwick County ADF Electric Service Modifications

This contract involves the relocation and reconnection of a 4,000 A transformer and associated busway serving the north side of Sedgwick County’s Adult Detention Facility. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of a new transformer, a shortened busway run (from 610 ft to 90 ft), construction of a freestanding meter rack, and all associated testing, commissioning, and safety compliance. The project is funded by the county’s Project Services budget and was competitively bid, with Phillips Southern Electric Co., Inc. winning the award at $519,770. • Scope: Electrical utility modifications – transformer relocation, busway re‑routing, meter rack fabrication, and related testing. • Awarded to: Phillips Southern Electric Co., Inc., a Kansas‑based electrical contractor. • Schedule: Estimated 365 calendar days from award to final completion, with 335 days to substantial completion. • Procurement: Open competition among 374 vendors; bid bond required (5 % of bid). • Key Requirements: Background checks, strict security restrictions at the jail, coordination with Evergy for primary line work, and compliance with NEC and county safety standards.