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

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on US-160 in Montgomery County, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time via electronic submission through Bid Express. The project spans 0.442 miles and includes Bridge 020 over the Verdigris River, located 1.58 miles east of the US-75/US-160 junction.

Prequalification is required. Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date and obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with federal and state affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and minimum wage requirements for Montgomery County.

The scope covers ten sections: common items, road work, temporary erosion and water pollution control, bridge construction, concrete and asphalt surfacing, signing, pavement marking, seeding, and traffic control. Work schedule and restricted days are specified in the project's special provisions. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who must execute within ten business days after award notification.

The project is funded through federal and state sources under the Federal-Aid Highway Program (State Project Number U160-063 KA 5703-01, Federal Project Number STP-A570(301), proposal number 526112414, call order number 241). Contractors may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel and asphalt materials. All proposals must include certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, lobbying restrictions, and compliance with the American Security Drone Act of 2023. Contract documents, plans, specifications, and special provisions are available through KDOT's website and the Bid Express portal.