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 UBAS - Jewell County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Bureau of Construction and Materials is requesting bids on an Ultra-Thin Asphalt Bonded Surface (UBAS) project on K-14 in Jewell County, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time via electronic submission through Bid Express, and bids opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at award; subcontractors must obtain Tax Clearance Certificates before approval.
The project spans 15.223 miles on K-14 from the K14/US36 junction north to the Nebraska/Kansas state line. Work includes mobilization, traffic control, field office and laboratory setup, haul-road maintenance and restoration, asphalt patching, and pavement marking. The scope comprises 6,924 tons of HMA surface (ultrathin bonded, type A, PG 70-28), 178 tons of emulsified asphalt for bonding, temporary pavement marking, approximately 78,686 linear feet of yellow thermoplastic pavement marking (4 inches) and 160,754 linear feet of white thermoplastic pavement marking (6 inches). All work must comply with KDOT's 2015 Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction and special provisions (including special provision 15-PS0321 for Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Surface, added via Addendum 1). Aggregate gradation, asphalt content, and flat/elongated particle ratios are specified in detail.
The contract term is 30 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 40 total contract working days for completion. Earliest start is June 1, 2027; latest start is September 6, 2027. Funding is entirely state. The contract specifies price adjustments for fuel, asphalt materials, and emulsified asphalt; contractors may accept or reject these provisions. Contract execution must occur within ten business days of award. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid as prime contractor by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. All proposals must be submitted electronically using AASHTO's Project Bids software integrated with the electronic bidding system file.
Kansas 9/16/26, 1:00 AM 9/7/26, 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 Various Specialty Aquatic Diets
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is requesting bids for various specialty aquatic diets to supply four fish hatcheries, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026. Bidders may claim applicable state preferences including Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business status if supporting documentation is included.
The RFP seeks bids across four product groups, which vendors may bid individually or in combination: Group A (mussel and shellfish starter and grower diets, two items totaling 26 one-quart bottles annually to Farlington Fish Hatchery); Group B (larval fish non-pelleted diets in five granular size ranges, 5–200 kilograms annually to Meade and Milford Fish Hatcheries); Group C (juvenile fish habituation pelleted diets, 250–300 kilograms annually to Milford Fish Hatchery); and Group D (juvenile fish grower pelleted diets, 4,000–4,900 kilograms annually to Milford Fish Hatchery). Group A requires overnight or one-day delivery; Groups B, C, and D must ship within 60 days of order. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous active participation in the aquaculture feed industry and provide shelf-life information and optimal storage conditions for each product.
The contract term runs five years from award through September 30, 2031, with scheduled delivery of all diets by June 30, 2027. Unit pricing is required for each product group and size specification, with shipping included in total price and no minimum order threshold, though vendors need quote only orders exceeding $5,000. Payment terms are Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer unless hardship exception is approved. The State reserves the right to award by line item or group total and may request bidder appearances and revised proposals. Prospective bidders must obtain official invitation from the Procurement Officer at least 24 hours before the closing date. Required submissions include a Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate, Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control, Boycott of Israel certification, and foreign telecommunications equipment certification. Political subdivisions may utilize this contract at State pricing.
Kansas 9/29/26, 3:00 PM 9/9/26, 10:48 AM Grading & Surfacing - Geary County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for grading and surfacing work on I-70 at the Milford Lake Road junction (Exit 290) in Geary County, with bids due October 21, 2026. The project involves roadway improvements over a 0.139-mile length at this critical intersection.
Bidders must be qualified and preregistered with KDOT. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, contingent upon project funding approval. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements applicable to Kansas transportation projects. Pricing must be submitted on official KDOT bid forms. Bidders must comply with applicable state and federal regulations governing transportation construction projects.
The project follows Kansas procurement standards for highway construction. Interested parties should review all project documents, including the scope of work and technical specifications, to accurately prepare proposals.
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