Bridge Repair - Bourbon County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge repair on K-7, Bridge No. 7-6-69.04(031) in Bourbon County, with electronic proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time through the Bid Express website (bidx.com), with opening and reading at 3:00 p.m. the same date at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.

Work scope includes machine and area preparation, full-depth patching, a 1.50-inch Portland cement concrete overlay, reinforcing steel installation, bridge deck grooving, hot mix asphalt patching, and comprehensive traffic control. The bridge spans 240.50 feet. The project allows 50 restricted days to open to unrestricted traffic within a 60 contract working day completion window. Earliest start is March 1, 2027; latest start is August 16, 2027.

Pricing is established through unit price bidding. Mobilization is bid as a flat rate; flagger services are set at $30.00 per hour. Reinforcing steel pricing is specified at $3.00 and $4.00 per pound depending on grade and coating. Portland cement concrete overlay material is set at $250.00 per cubic yard. The project is funded entirely by State of Kansas funds.

Prequalified contractors must register as bid holders on KDOT's website by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. All contractors must maintain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and comply with noncollusion, financial prequalification, environmental, work zone traffic control, and material specification provisions. Subcontractors require Tax Clearance Certificates and approval through KDOT Form 259 before work begins. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award. Bourbon County minimum wage rates apply.