Grading, Bridge & Surfacing. US-160 - Comanche County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on US-160 in Comanche County, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com) and bids to open at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award.

The project encompasses 5.20 miles of roadway beginning 0.16 miles west of the US-160/US-183/K-1 junction extending north to East 4th Street in Comanche County. Scope includes grading, earthwork, excavation, compaction, pipe and concrete work, two bridge structures, asphalt surfacing with base courses, temporary water pollution control and soil erosion measures, fencing, signing, seeding, and work zone traffic control. Work must comply with KDOT's 2015 Standard Specifications.

The contract requires completion of restricted work within 295 calendar days and overall project completion within 335 calendar days. The earliest start date is March 1, 2027 and the latest start date is June 7, 2027. The project is funded entirely by state funds and is tied to KDOT project KA 6876-01. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. Bidders may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel and asphalt material. Contractors must provide certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, and legislative conflicts. Bid documents are available on KDOT's website and at the Comanche County Clerk's Office, with all contract documents incorporated by reference including special provisions, plans, and standard specifications.