Grading, Bridge & Surfacing - Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on a grading, bridge, and surfacing project in Cherokee County with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express; proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. the same day. The project involves constructing a bridge over Fly Creek located 5.0 miles west and 0.7 miles south of Neutral, with a project length of 0.100 miles.

Bidders must be prequalified contractors and must provide evidence of current Kansas tax clearance certification and financial prequalification. All contractors and subcontractors are subject to minimum wage requirements for Cherokee County and must comply with federal requirements including affirmative action, EEO policies, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems.

The scope includes grading, bridge construction over Fly Creek, and surfacing activities. Unit price schedules cover common items, road items, bridge construction items, concrete surfacing, and asphalt surfacing with set prices for specific items such as foundation stabilization at $40.00 per cubic yard, concrete seal course at $225.00 per cubic yard, flagger services at $30.00 per hour, and temporary berm at $2.00 per linear foot.

The project is designated as State Project No. 011 C 5346-01, Federal Project No. STP-C534(601), and Contract No. 526094414. Funding combines federal and county sources with KDOT administering. The contract duration is 90 days total with a restricted working period of 70 days to open the project to unrestricted traffic. The earliest start date is March 1, 2027, and the latest start date is June 1, 2027. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.