Grading and Bridge over Big Timber Creek near Bird City

The Kansas Department of Transportation Bureau of Construction and Materials is soliciting sealed bids for grading and bridge construction over Big Timber Creek located 12.0 miles north and 2.0 miles east of Bird City in Cheyenne County, with proposals due June 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time and opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day.

The project spans 0.104 miles and includes site preparation, foundation stabilization, mobilization, removal of existing structures, common excavation of approximately 2,083 cubic yards with compaction, concrete seal course, entrance pipe installation, temporary surfacing and erosion control measures, reinforcing steel installation of 37,290 pounds, and concrete work totaling approximately 218.9 cubic yards. Bridge construction occurs at Station 1312+46. The contractor must also establish field office and laboratory facilities, implement traffic control and water pollution control, and perform sediment removal and geotextile placement with seeding.

The project has a restricted working period of 75 days to open to unrestricted traffic and a total contract duration of 95 days. Funding combines federal (STP-C534(701)) and county sources with the state as administrator. Contractors must be prequalified to bid and are required to obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to award. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days after notification of award.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through KDOT's Bid Express website using AASHTO Project Bids software. Contractors shall notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. All proposals require completion of noncollusion certification, financial prequalification documentation, debarment history declarations, federal lobbying limitations, and contractor certifications regarding legislative connections. Standard specifications, special provisions, plans, and exploratory work documents are accessible through KDOT's website.