Culvert Repair (Liner Pipe) - US-400 Butler County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Bureau of Construction and Materials is soliciting bids on culvert rehabilitation along Highway US-400 in Butler County, with bids due May 20, 2026. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT — a gating requirement.

The scope is installation of liner pipe in five culverts across four diameter specifications: 327 linear feet of 42-inch pipe, 120 linear feet of 30-inch pipe, 112 linear feet of 54-inch pipe, and 370 linear feet of 60-inch pipe. Total project length is 0.01 miles. Work is located in Butler County, with the earliest start date of September 14, 2026. Contractors have 15 restricted days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 25 total contract working days to complete the project. State Project Number is U400-008 KA 7995-01, Call Order Number 653, Proposal Number 526056535.

The project is funded entirely by State funds. Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Contractors must submit electronic proposals through Bid Express by 1:00 p.m. local time on May 20, 2026; bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. the same day via conference call. Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. Contract execution must occur within 10 business days of award notification.

All bidders are required to complete mandatory certifications including noncollusion and debarment history, financial prequalification, contractual services with legislators, EEO requirements, and Israel boycott prohibition. A one-hour flagger service is priced at $30.00. Bid documents, standard specifications, plans, and special provisions are available electronically through KDOT's website and Bid Express.