Grading, Bridge and Surfacing - I-70 Bridge 017 - Geary County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on I-70 Bridge 017 over Franks Creek and B Road (3.13 miles east of I-70/US-40B West Junction) and Bridge 019 over US-40B/K-57 at the K-57/I-70 Junction in Geary County, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time.
The scope encompasses excavation, concrete work, structural steel fabrication, bridge construction and repair, asphalt and concrete surfacing, rumble strips, signing, pavement marking, traffic control items, and temporary pollution control and soil erosion measures across a total project length of 0.104 miles. Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026 and submit electronic proposals through the Bid Express website using AASHTO Project Bids software. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on August 19.
Contractor eligibility requires Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate, financial prequalification, and compliance with federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems. The project is subject to KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and federal-aid construction contract provisions. Contractors must meet minimum wage requirements for Geary County, comply with affirmative action requirements and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide bid bonds, and certify noncollusion status and debarment history. Paid sick leave requirements apply to workers.
The project is federally and state funded under Federal Project Number ACBRF-A683(801) and State Project Number I070-031 KA 6838-01. The contract must be executed within ten business days after award notification. Special provisions address fuel price adjustments and contractor restrictions regarding lobbying and legislative contracts. Bid line items and quantities are specified in the bid notice; contractors submit unit prices for each item.
Kansas 8/19/26, 1:00 AM 8/11/26, 1:00 AM Grading, Bridge and Surfacing - I-70 - Bridge 002 - Geary County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on I-70 Bridge 002 over Milford Lake Road in Geary County, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the Bid Express website and bids to be opened at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and notify the department of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.
The project location is 1.03 miles east of the Dickinson/Geary County line, with a project length of 0.0876 miles. The scope includes grading, bridge construction, concrete and asphalt surfacing, guardrail installation, erosion control, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control across nine sections covering common items, road work, erosion control, bridge construction, surfacing, signing, markings, and traffic control.
Restricted work must be completed within 140 calendar days; total contract work must be completed within 170 calendar days. The earliest start date is March 15, 2027. The work is funded through federal and state sources under Federal Project Number ACBRF-A683(701) and State Project Number I070-031 KA 6837-01.
All proposals must include noncollusion certification, financial prequalification verification, tax clearance certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and compliance with federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems. The project is subject to KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition), applicable special provisions, affirmative action and EEO requirements, and prevailing wage requirements for Geary County. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.
Kansas 8/19/26, 1:00 AM 8/11/26, 1:00 AM Haying, Fall River State Park, Fredonia Bay Area
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, through the Kansas Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts, seeks competitive bids for haying services at Fall River State Park in the Fredonia Bay area near Fredonia, Kansas. The procurement involves the harvest of native grasses from two hay meadow tracts: Gobblers Knob (approximately 28 acres) and Fredonia Bay (approximately 62 acres), located approximately 1.5 miles north of US Highway 400. Bidders must submit pricing in U.S. dollars per ton of hay removed, with the highest bidder receiving preference. The contract term extends from the date of award through December 31, 2031, with an optional one additional five-year renewal period subject to mutual consent. Key requirements include conducting all haying activities between July 1st and August 15th annually, cutting hay from the inside of each tract to the outside to allow wildlife escape, removing all hay bales and equipment by August 15th, obtaining prior written permission for any vegetation damage or chemical application, controlling noxious weeds as identified on the Kansas Noxious Weed Control List, and maintaining all department fences and improvements. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on March 18, 2026, submitted electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Office of Procurement and Contracts in Topeka. Written questions requesting bid clarification must be submitted by February 25, 2026, with answers provided as addenda on the Procurement and Contracts website. Payment shall be quoted per ton of hay removed, with payment required before hay removal from the property and a $10 per day late fee assessed for payment not received by August 15th of the contract year.
The State of Kansas does not restrict participation based on entity type or set-aside designations; however, bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue with their bid response, along with completed Immigration Reform and Control, Boycott of Israel, and Sexual Harassment forms. Bidders claiming preferences under the Disabled Veteran Owned Business program or other bidder preference categories must submit supporting documentation. The State will confirm tax status of potential contractors prior to contract award, and any contractor found to owe a debt to Kansas may be subject to fund setoff. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize contracts administered by Procurement and Contracts under the same conditions as other entities. No monetary bid guarantee is required, no pre-bid conference has been scheduled, and the Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and may waive minor deviations in specifications. The State assumes no liability for accidents, equipment damage, or personal injuries arising from hay removal operations and reserves the right to terminate the permit with 30 days' written notice. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.
Kansas 3/18/26, 3:00 PM 2/13/26, 5:30 PM Pavement Patching (Concrete) - I-70 Geary County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting sealed bids for concrete pavement patching on Interstate 70 in Geary County, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time through Bid Express (bidx.com), and proposals opened at 3:00 p.m. Local Time the same day at the KDOT Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.
The project covers a 15.420-mile section of I-70 from the ECL of Grandview Plaza (300.91 MM) to the Geary/Riley County line. Scope includes partial depth and full depth concrete pavement patching, concrete surface grinding (445,977 square yards), temporary and permanent pavement markings (over 450,000 linear feet), and related items. Major bid items total 8,004 square yards of partial depth edge joint patching and 6,174 square yards of full depth patching. The project is identified as State Project Number I070-031 KA 8161-01, Call Order 627, and tied to KA 8160-01.
Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT at the time of bid. A bid bond is required with the proposal. Award notification triggers a ten-business-day execution window for contract signature. Work must conform to the project schedule and Special Provisions detailed in the bid notice. All funding is state-sourced with no federal participation.
Contractors must hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at award and comply with noncollusion certification, financial prequalification verification, and EEO requirements. Minimum wage rates applicable to Geary County must be observed. Contractors must accept or reject the Price Adjustment for Fuel provision. All work is subject to seasonal limitations and environmental protections including Migratory Bird Treaty Act compliance.
Kansas 10/21/26, 1:00 AM 9/23/26, 1:00 AM Grading and Bridge - Teeterville, KS
The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for grading and bridge construction over the East Branch of Fall River, 6.0 miles south and 2.5 miles east of Teeterville in Greenwood County, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award.
The project encompasses grading, bridge construction, guardrail installation, drainage systems, erosion control, and related site work over a 0.095-mile project length. Scope includes excavation, concrete work, reinforcing steel, pile installation, and riprap slope protection, with work performed under the unit price bid format. All work must comply with KDOT's Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction, 2015 Edition, and applicable special provisions addressing materials certifications, environmental concerns, work zone traffic control, temporary erosion and sediment control, and federal compliance including affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity policies. Subcontractors must also obtain Tax Clearance Certificates.
The project is funded through Federal Project Number STP-C535(001) and State Project Number 037 C 5350-01 (federal and state combination). Contract award is anticipated July 22, 2026, with contractors required to execute the contract within ten business days. The restricted working period for opening to unrestricted traffic is 90 days; total contract duration is 120 calendar days. Eligible start dates range from November 16, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Contractors must certify noncollusion, financial prequalification amounts, compliance with federal restrictions on foreign drones, and limitations on use of federal funds for lobbying. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas.
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