Grading & Bridge - Atchison County

Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on a grading and bridge construction project in Atchison County, with electronic proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through Bid Express. Contractors must be prequalified with the state prior to award.

The scope is construction of a bridge over a tributary to Independence Creek located 3.6 miles north of Lancaster, spanning 0.085 miles. Work includes mobilization, contractor construction staking, removal of existing structures, common excavation, concrete work, structural steel, reinforcing steel, and erosion control measures across five sections. The contract specifies 70 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 90 total working days to completion. The earliest start date is March 15, 2027.

The project is funded through federal and county sources via the Federal-Aid Highway Program (State Project No. 003 C 5343-01, Federal Project No. STP-C534(301), Call Order No. 410). Certain bid items carry set pricing: foundation stabilization at $40.00 per cubic yard, flagger services at $30.00 per hour, water for grading at $40.00 per 1,000 gallons, and temporary surfacing material at $50.00 per cubic yard.

Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award. Required submissions include current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, certifications addressing noncollusion, financial prequalification, lobbying restrictions, legislator conflicts, and compliance with federal unmanned aerial systems restrictions, and documentation of minimum wage rate compliance for Atchison County. Affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, environmental protection including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and prevailing-wage requirements apply. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on October 21 via conference call.