#32 Atchison County.pdf

This is a project description document for Atchison County, Kansas, detailing a road and bridge improvement project. The project involves the reconstruction and improvement of County Road 140 in Atchison County, encompassing approximately 4.5 miles of roadway. The scope of work includes grading, base course installation, asphalt paving, bridge replacement or rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and related site work. The project is designed to improve road conditions and safety within the county infrastructure network. Specific quantities and measurements for materials such as asphalt, aggregate base, and bridge components are detailed in the project specifications. The document outlines the bidding process requirements, including mandatory site visits for prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with existing conditions. A pre-bid conference is scheduled to allow bidders to ask questions and clarify project requirements. Bids are due on a specified date, with contract award anticipated following the evaluation period. The contract term covers the construction completion timeline, with typical highway projects of this nature requiring completion within one construction season.

The project is funded through county resources and potentially state or federal highway funds available to Kansas counties for infrastructure improvements. Pricing will be determined through competitive sealed bidding, with contractors submitting unit prices and lump sum amounts for identified bid items. The document specifies insurance and bonding requirements that successful bidders must maintain throughout project execution. Atchison County serves as the project owner and contracting authority. Standard highway construction specifications and industry practices apply to material quality and workmanship standards. The project represents routine infrastructure maintenance and improvement typical of county-level transportation programs in Kansas.