Grading and Bridge - Thayer, KS

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting sealed bids for grading and bridge construction over Little Labette Creek near Thayer in Neosho County, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through the Bid Express website. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT — a mandatory eligibility requirement.

The scope includes grading, bridge construction, guardrail installation, erosion control, and associated site improvements. The bridge spans 0.133 miles and is located 3.2 miles east and 5.0 miles south of Thayer. Work must be completed within 90 restricted days and 120 total contract working days, with an earliest start date of November 2, 2026, and latest start date of May 24, 2027.

The estimated contract value is $477.00 based on line-item specifications covering excavation, concrete work, reinforcing steel, piling, riprap, aggregate, erosion control, and traffic control. The project is federally funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP-C535(501)) combined with state funds, triggering federal compliance requirements.

Contractors must submit electronic proposals using AASHTO's Project Bids software. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award and provide proof of a current Tax Clearance Certificate at contract award. Subcontractors require individual tax clearance certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue. All work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and applicable federal requirements. Special provisions mandate certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, affirmative action, environmental compliance, and federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems.