Grading and Bridge - Kiowa County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on grading and bridge construction over East Fork Rattlesnake Creek in Kiowa County, with proposals due by 1:00 p.m. Local Time on August 19, 2026 through the Bid Express electronic platform.

Bidders must be prequalified with KDOT and must hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award; subcontractors must obtain Tax Clearance Certificates before approval. The project is federally funded through the Federal Aid Highway Program under Federal Project Number BRO-C535(201) and State Project Number 049 C 5352-01.

The scope encompasses grading and bridge construction on a 0.114-mile project section located 3.3 miles east and 3.8 miles north of Greens. The contract includes a detailed unit-price list across six sections covering common items, road items, guardrail end terminal alternatives, temporary erosion and sediment control, and bridge station construction. Set unit prices are established for items including foundation stabilization, concrete seal course, flagger services, water for grading and erosion control, temporary surfacing material, sediment removal, and temporary berms.

The total contract duration is 90 days, with 70 days designated as restricted days for opening the project to unrestricted traffic. The earliest start date is May 17, 2027, and the contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. Bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Electronic proposals must include noncollusion and debarment certifications, financial prequalification verification, and compliance certifications related to lobbying restrictions, foreign drone prohibitions, and other federal requirements.