2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Project

The City of Great Bend, Kansas is requesting sealed bids for a 2026 asphalt resurfacing project with bids due June 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with public opening in the City Council Chambers at 1209 Williams.

The scope spans milling (41,620 square yards), asphalt patching (345 square yards), 2-inch thick asphalt overlay (60,719 square yards), 2.5-inch thick asphaltic overlay (15,750 square yards), 7-inch thick concrete pavement (17,500 square yards), rock excavation (17,500 square yards), and pavement markings totaling approximately 40,129 linear feet in multiple widths (4-inch, 6-inch, 12-inch, and 24-inch) and colors (yellow and white). Work includes 22 left turn arrows, 3 right turn arrows, 3 straight arrows, 2 railroad crossing symbols, 27 manhole adjustments, and 1 water valve adjustment. An alternate scope includes milling and 2-inch overlay on Broadway from Morton to Williams (approximately 3,778 square yards combined) and chip/fog seal of approximately 46,835 square yards.

The contract completion timeline is 60 calendar days from actual commencement of work. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5% of total bid cost and a performance bond of 100% of contract price. Unit price bidding is required across 19 line items, with payment by measurement. All incidental work, cleanup, and disposal of waste or surplus material must be completed without additional cost to the city. Bidding documents are available for inspection at the City of Great Bend Public Works office (525 Morton) and electronically at https://www.greatbendks.net/bids.aspx. Bidders must propose subcontractors with contact information and work descriptions and submit specified bonds and certificates of insurance within ten days following contract award. The city reserves the right to waive irregularities or reject any or all bids and may consider proposed starting date and construction duration in addition to bid price.