Grading, Bridge & Surfacing - Wabaunsee County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading, bridge, and surfacing work on K-185 Bridge 010 over I-70 westbound and eastbound lanes at the K-185/I-70 junction in Wabaunsee County, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express (bidx.com). Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and notify the department of intent to bid no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The project spans 0.13 miles and encompasses site work (contractor construction staking, field office and laboratory facilities, foundation stabilization), road construction (clearing, grubbing, excavation, compaction, guardrail installation, slope protection), bridge construction with concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, bearings, piles, and drilled shafts, concrete and asphalt surfacing, and appurtenances (fencing, signing, pavement markings, traffic control). Work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition) and special provisions addressing materials, environmental protection, traffic control, and safety; federal requirements include affirmative action, equal employment opportunity provisions, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems.

The estimated total project cost is $1,707.00 based on unit prices. The contractor must complete the project within 150 restricted days and 180 total contract working days, with an earliest start date of September 6, 2027. The contract is federally funded through the Federal-Aid Highway Program and state funds. Contractors and subcontractors must obtain current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to contract award. Bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on the letting date. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. Proposal documents, plans, standard specifications, and special provisions are available on KDOT's website and through the Wabaunsee County clerk's office.