Construction of Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th St, Improvements

The City of Olathe, Kansas, in collaboration with Johnson County's Community Action Roadsides (CARS) Program, is seeking sealed electronic bids for a comprehensive road improvement project on Black Bob Road from 153rd Terrace to 159th Street. The procurement involves transforming a 2-lane rural roadway into a 4-lane divided arterial section, with extensive infrastructure enhancements including a new single-span prestressed concrete bridge, pavement construction, curb and gutter, medians, traffic signals, streetlights, sidewalks, and storm sewers. Sealed bids are due electronically on February 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time through https://olatheks.bonfirehub.com, with a public bid opening to follow immediately. The project is strategically divided into three phases with specific milestone completion dates: Phase 1 requires substantial completion within 183 days or by August 31, 2026; Phase 2 must be completed within 425 days or by April 30, 2027; and Phase 3 requires completion within 486 days or by June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and will be evaluated based on lowest qualified, responsible bid, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must provide evidence of good standing from the Kansas Secretary of State and maintain specified insurance coverage. Contractors will be required to provide performance and maintenance bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, valid for two years after final payment. The project includes an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $500,000 for unforeseen work and change orders, with liquidated damages of $2,300 per day for milestone delays and $4,300 per day for substantial completion delays. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project will require strict adherence to the City of Olathe Technical Specifications and Kansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Asphalt material prices are subject to monthly indexing adjustments, and work is typically limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Though an exact total project budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements and the detailed 222-line item schedule of values suggest a substantial multi-million dollar investment in transportation infrastructure.