Grading, Bridge & Surfacing - Sumner County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting electronic bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on K-55 in Sumner County, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time. The project involves construction of Bridge 117 over the Arkansas River and Bridge 118 over Antelope Creek, located 8.39 and 9.2 miles east of US-81 respectively, spanning 0.063 miles total.

Scope encompasses common and road items, temporary project water control and soil erosion measures, bridge construction for two structures, concrete and asphalt surfacing, signing, and traffic control. The contract requires an earliest start date of April 12, 2027, with 220 restricted days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 260 total contract working days to complete all work.

Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Required certifications include noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, lobbying limitations, and compliance with federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems. The Special Provision List includes materials certifications, environmental compliance under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, stormwater pollution management, and construction specifications for concrete, asphalt, and structural steel consistent with KDOT's 2015 Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction.

Proposals must be submitted electronically using AASHTO's Project Bids software and the Bid Express website. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid as a prime contractor by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. Proposals open and read at 3:00 p.m. Local Time at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. The contract is funded through Federal and State sources under Federal Project Number ACBRF-A683(501) and State Project Number K055-096 KA 6835-01. The contract must be executed within ten business days after notice of award. Contractors may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel and asphalt materials.