Streambank Stabilization - Tuttle
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Streambank Stabilization project located on the Tuttle Big Blue River in Marion County, specifically targeting streambank erosion and reservoir sedimentation. The procurement involves comprehensive streambank stabilization activities across multiple sites, including rock placement, tree removal, bank shaping, soil moving, vegetation installation, seeding, and mulching. Rock quantities will vary by site, ranging from 270 to 9,724 tons of limestone rock with specific technical requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Marysville, and attendance is required for bid consideration. The bid closing date is September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with contract performance expected from the award date through June 30, 2026. Bidders may submit proposals for all sites or selected sites, and must complete detailed cost sheets itemizing expenses for rock, tree removal, bank shaping, vegetation, seeding, and buffer preparation. A 10% retainer will be applied to all invoices, with full payment contingent upon satisfactory final checkout by the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation and the Kansas Forest Service.
The procurement includes several set-aside and preference considerations for bidders, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, a Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form, and potentially provide a Bid Guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount. A Performance Bond equal to 100% of the contract price may be required depending on the total project price. Potential bidders must comply with state immigration laws, tax clearance requirements, and potential set-off programs for accounts receivable. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves multiple site interventions with rock placement quantities ranging significantly. Project site plans and specification notebooks are available online, with hard copies available for a $50 fee. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple contract awards based on the best interests of Kansas, suggesting flexibility in the final contract allocation.
Kansas 9/10/25, 3:00 PM 8/6/25, 12:16 PM Grading, Bridge & Surfacing - Wabaunsee County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on K-185 Bridge 010 over I-70 westbound and eastbound lanes at the K-185/I-70 junction in Wabaunsee County, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express (bidx.com). Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and notify the department of intent to bid no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.
The project spans 0.13 miles and encompasses site work (contractor construction staking, field office and laboratory facilities, foundation stabilization), road construction (clearing, grubbing, excavation, compaction, guardrail installation, slope protection), bridge construction with concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, bearings, piles, and drilled shafts, concrete and asphalt surfacing, and appurtenances (fencing, signing, pavement markings, traffic control). Work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition) and special provisions addressing materials, environmental protection, traffic control, and safety; federal requirements include affirmative action, equal employment opportunity provisions, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems.
The estimated total project cost is $1,707.00 based on unit prices. The contractor must complete the project within 150 restricted days and 180 total contract working days, with an earliest start date of September 6, 2027. The contract is federally funded through the Federal-Aid Highway Program and state funds. Contractors and subcontractors must obtain current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to contract award. Bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on the letting date. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. Proposal documents, plans, standard specifications, and special provisions are available on KDOT's website and through the Wabaunsee County clerk's office.
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