Grading, Bridge and Surfacing. K-61: Bridge 100 - McPherson County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on K-61 in McPherson County, with electronic proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Local Time via Bid Express. Prequalified contractors only are eligible to bid — this is a mandatory eligibility filter.
The project covers repair and reconstruction of Bridge 100 (0.19 miles east of the K-153 Spur) and Bridge 102 (US-81 ALT, at the junction of US-81 ALT/K-61) over a project length of 0.147 miles. Scope includes contractor construction staking, field office and laboratory setup, mobilization, excavation, compaction, pipe and guardrail installation, railroad coordination, temporary erosion control and stormwater pollution management, structural concrete, reinforcing steel, and bridge painting, concrete surfacing with granular base and bridge approach slabs, asphalt surfacing with milling and pavement edge wedge, signing, pavement marking, and work zone traffic control. The contract specifies 140 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 170 total contract working days for completion, with an earliest start date of March 1, 2027.
Pricing is unit-price based across eight line-item sections; several items carry set prices including foundation stabilization at $40 per cubic yard, reinforcing steel at $3.00–$4.00 per pound, water at $40 per thousand gallons, sediment removal at $50 per cubic yard, and temporary berms at $2.00 per linear foot. The project is funded through Federal Project Number ACNHP-A675(501) and State Project Number K061-059 KA 6755-01.
Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 P.M. on the Monday preceding the letting date and must execute a contract within ten business days of award notification. Current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue are required at contract award for contractors and subcontractors. Bids will be opened at 3:00 P.M. on August 19, 2026.
Kansas 8/19/26, 1:00 AM 8/11/26, 1:00 AM Grading, Bridge and Surfacing - K-68
The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on K-68 from US-169 east 6.8 miles to 0.8 miles west of US-69 in Louisburg, Miami County, with bids due June 17, 2026. The project spans 6.678 linear miles and includes two bridge structures (Bridges 68-61-52.54 and 68-61-52.55), concrete and asphalt surfacing, drainage systems, guardrails, fencing, signing, pavement markings, lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control measures.
Qualified contractors must meet bonding, insurance, and licensing requirements set by KDOT. All bids must comply with prevailing wage requirements and minority/women-owned business enterprise considerations mandated by state and federal regulations. The contract is funded through state highway construction appropriations with potential federal participation depending on applicable funding sources.
The bid structure includes lump-sum and unit-price contract items across nineteen sections with quantities ranging from single units to hundreds of thousands of linear feet or tons. Set prices are established for specific items: Trainees Highway Construction at $2.00/hour, Maintenance and Restoration of Haul Roads at $16,000, and Flagger services at $45.00/hour.
Two addenda have been issued. Addendum 1, dated May 26, 2026, revised quantities for temporary erosion control and pavement marking items and added a new Pavement Marking (Temp) 4" Solid (Type II) item. Addendum 2 provides clarifications and technical modifications to contract documents and drawing revisions. Prime contractors who received the original proposal must acknowledge receipt of both addenda by signing and returning them to Joshua Matyi at KDOT via email and must download the revised proposal number (526062414.00X) from Bid Express to ensure accurate bidding. Site visits and pre-bid meetings are available for contractors to familiarize themselves with project conditions prior to bid submission.
Kansas 6/17/26, 1:00 AM 5/29/26, 1:00 AM Ferris Demonstration Area Crop Production
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is requesting bids to establish approximately 110.39 acres of crop production across three tracts on the Ferris Demonstration Area in McPherson County, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.
The three tracts are located between Plum and First Avenues, south of Moccasin Road, near Windom: Tract 1 (28.80 acres in the northwest corner), Tract 2 (51.98 acres in the northeast corner), and Tract 3 (29.61 acres along the southern edge). All three tracts are bid under a single permit at a single share rate. The permittee assumes full responsibility for controlling noxious weeds, managing equipment and vehicle use per departmental guidelines, and complying with annual permit requirements signed prior to March 1 each year. Operations are prohibited before March 1, and sub-leasing, silage cutting, and double cropping following wheat harvest are not permitted. KDWP assumes no responsibility for water, flood, fire, hail, wind, or wildlife damage to crops.
The contract term runs from August 2026 through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for three additional 36-month periods, providing a maximum contract duration of ten years subject to mutual consent. Award is determined by competitive bid with the highest share for KDWP given preference. Bidders must submit a cost sheet specifying the per-production-acre rate for each tract, with no pricing information included in technical proposal documents.
Bidders must complete mandatory registration with the State of Kansas prior to the closing date and submit proposals to procurement@ks.gov or hand-deliver to the Office of Procurement and Contracts at 900 SW Jackson, Room 1001, North Topeka, KS 66612-1286. Written questions requesting clarification must be submitted to Procurement Officer Bridget Martinez (bridget.martinez@ks.gov or 785-296-2375) by end of business on August 3, 2026. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.
Kansas 8/11/26, 3:00 PM 7/23/26, 12:58 PM Storage Containers
The Kansas Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts is seeking bids for storage containers on behalf of Larned State Hospital through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Event EVT0010076. The procurement specifically requests double door storage containers in two mandatory sizes: 20' x 8' x 8.5' and 40' x 8' x 8.5', with vendors permitted to offer additional sizes. Bidders must submit pricing as a percentage discount off MSRP list prices, with the discount percentage remaining constant throughout the contract term. The containers must be wind and watertight, feature double doors on both ends, and include lock boxes. The contract is structured as an indefinite quantity agreement with no guaranteed volumes, spanning from the award date through January 31, 2030. Key deadlines include January 10, 2025, for submission of clarification questions, and January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM for bid submissions. Delivery requirements mandate coordination during regular working hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday), with delivery costs to be included in pricing.
The procurement allows for bidder preferences, including opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and participants in the Kansas Bidder Preference Program. All bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and political subdivisions are permitted to utilize the contract. Payment can be made via State of Kansas Procurement Card (P-Card) with no additional charges allowed for card usage. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, vendors are encouraged to provide optional pricing elements such as monthly rental rates and relocation fees. The solicitation is open to multiple types of vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements. Political subdivisions and state agencies can potentially leverage this contract, suggesting a broad potential utilization across Kansas governmental entities. The procurement appears designed to provide flexible storage container solutions with consistent pricing and comprehensive service options for state facilities.
Kansas 1/23/25, 3:00 PM 12/27/24, 2:12 PM Milling & HMA Overlay - Elkhart
Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting electronic proposals for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on K-27 in Morton County spanning 14.562 miles, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time. Contractors must be prequalified and registered as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.
The scope includes HMA overlay totaling 45,807 tons (SR-12.5A, PG 70-28), milling of 295,546 square yards, rumble strip installation, pavement marking, and associated material and labor. Work must open unrestricted traffic within 55 working days and conclude within 75 working days total. Performance spans K-51 Junction North and East to K-27/K-51 Junction, tied to project KA 8077-01 (Contract No. 526096636, State Project No. K027-065 KA 8078-01).
The project is funded entirely through state funds classified as State Liberal. The earliest start date is March 29, 2027, and the latest start date is August 2, 2027. Contract execution is required within ten business days of award notification.
Contractors must provide a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of award and comply with KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition). Required certifications include noncollusion and debarment history disclosures; financial prequalification; and contractual services with legislators disclosures. Price adjustments are available for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt, which contractors may accept or reject. The project includes quality control testing for HMA with asphalt air void and density pay adjustments. Special provisions address environmental concerns under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, work zone traffic control and safety, stormwater pollution management, and seasonal work limitations.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Express using AASHTO's Project Bids software.
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