Grading & Surfacing - Cowley County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for grading and surfacing work on US-160 at Culvert 537 (Cedar Creek Dredge) in Cowley County, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The project spans 0.057 miles located 7.41 miles west of the Elk COLN. Work includes common excavation (2,859 cubic yards), rock excavation (398 cubic yards), compaction and grading, salvaged topsoil placement (6,421 square yards), riprap installation, reinforced concrete structure work (139 and 87.6 cubic yards of concrete grades 4.0), HMA-commercial grade asphalt (1,113 tons), aggregate base (2,935 square yards), temporary seeding and erosion control measures, and traffic control signage and barriers across six work sections. The contractor must complete work to open the project to unrestricted traffic within 80 restricted days and achieve overall completion within 100 contract working days. Project number is U160-018 KA 6979-01, Call Order 651, Proposal Number 526106515.

Funding is from state sources. The earliest start date is March 1, 2027. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days after award notification. Proposals are submitted electronically through the Bid Express website (bidx.com). Bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. local time on October 21, 2026, on a conference call at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas. Contractors are required to complete multiple certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, and contractual services with current legislators. Bid documents are available through KDOT's website, the Bid Express website, and the Cowley County Clerk's Office.