Grading and Surfacing - Russell, KS

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting bids for grading and surfacing with pavement restoration on US-281 from Union Pacific Railroad East 15th Street in the City of Russell, Russell County, spanning 0.344 miles under State Project U281-084 KA 7260-01, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Bid Express and electronic opening at 3:00 p.m. local time on the same date.

Contractors must be financially prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award. Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The scope includes common and rock excavation, concrete pavement installation at 6", 8", and 9" uniform depths, curb and gutter construction, sidewalk construction and ramps, aggregate base installation, geosynthetic reinforcement, temporary erosion and sediment control, work zone traffic control, seeding, pavement marking, and fencing. The project is funded through federal and state sources and is identified as Federal Project Number ACSTP-A726(001) with Contract Number 526072343.

The base project estimate is $537.00, with Section 10 containing additive work items. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification and comply with the project special provisions and work schedule, including restricted work days. Minimum wage rate compliance for Russell County applies. Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) govern the work. Required certifications include noncollusion and debarment statements, affirmative action and EEO compliance, limitations on federal funds for lobbying, and prohibition on foreign unmanned aerial systems. Bidding documents and contract specifications are available at the Russell County Clerk's Office and on KDOT's website.