Guardrail - K-4 Barton County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for guardrail installation and improvement on K-4 in Barton County, with electronic proposals due May 20, 2026 by 1:00 PM Local Time. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The scope comprises installation of 475 linear feet of steel plate guardrail and 4 guardrail end terminals beginning 0.22 miles east of NE 120 Avenue, along with site preparation, erosion control, temporary traffic control, pavement markings, signing, and related construction activities. Work must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 50 restricted days and complete all work within 40 total contract working days. The earliest start date is September 6, 2027.

The project is funded entirely by state funds. Kansas General Decision KS20260066 (January 2, 2026) establishes prevailing wage requirements for classifications including carpenter, cement mason, electrician, equipment operators, and truck drivers. Contractors must register as bid holders on KDOT's website no later than 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date and submit electronic proposals through the Bid Express website using AASHTO's Project Bids software. The contractor must execute the contract within 10 business days after notice of award. All proposals must include certifications regarding noncollusion, debarment history, financial prequalification, and compliance with federal and state contracting requirements, including affirmative action, EEO policies, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel.