Grading, Bridge & Surfacing. US-50 - Reno County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on grading, bridge construction, and asphalt surfacing on US-50 in Reno County, with electronic proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through Bid Express (bidx.com). Prequalified contractors only; intent to bid must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The project involves constructing Bridge 003 over Sugar Creek located 11.87 miles east of Old US-50, spanning 0.116 miles. Work encompasses grading, bridge construction, asphalt surfacing, traffic control, erosion management, pavement marking, and seeding across ten specification sections. All work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and applicable special provisions. The earliest start date is May 17, 2027, with a contract completion period of 150 total working days, of which 120 days are restricted to opening the project to unrestricted traffic.

The project is funded through federal and state sources under Federal Project Number ACBRF-A683(001) and State Project Number U050-078 KA 6830-01. Bid line items total over $467.00 in identified costs.

Contractors and subcontractors must hold current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Proposals must include noncollusion certification, financial prequalification verification, federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance statements, and certification prohibiting foreign unmanned aerial systems under the American Security Drone Act. The contract must be executed within ten business days after award notification. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka via conference call.