Grade, Drain & Surface, US-270

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is letting a State Let Construction Contract for grading, drainage, and surfacing work on US-270 in Blaine and Dewey Counties, with the bid opening on May 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and questions due by April 24, 2026. This is a federal aid highway project subject to Buy America and Build America, Buy America requirements, with prevailing wage and railroad protective requirements that will constrain bidder qualifications and cost structure.

The project extends 3.849 miles on US-270 from 3.09 miles northwest of the SH-58 intersection southeast toward Watonga. Work includes clearing and grubbing; unclassified excavation of approximately 203,399 cubic yards plus 16,878 cubic yards of borrow; grading and sodding of 425,160 square yards; superpave asphalt paving of approximately 106,225 tons across multiple types and grades; reinforced concrete pipe, culvert, and inlet drainage structures; traffic control; and permanent traffic striping and signage. The contract time is 365 calendar days with a flexible start date between notice to proceed and no later than October 5, 2026.

Prevailing wage applies per Oklahoma General Decision OK20260021, with rates varying by county and labor classification. Railroad involvement with Grainbelt Corporation (Farmrail Corporation) requires contractor compliance with railroad flagging at $1,300 per eight-hour day (100% reimbursement), $2 million per occurrence and $6 million aggregate railroad protective liability insurance, and contractor release and indemnification. A DBE participation goal of zero percent applies. Liquidated damages range from $300 to $1,800 per day depending on contract value. The contractor must perform at least 30% of contract work using its own organization. Bids require a 5% proposal guaranty and an unsworn statement under penalty of perjury; bidding documents are available April 16, 2026 for $50 plus tax. Electronic submission via Bid Express using AASHTOware Project Bids or sealed written proposal is required.