Guardrail - US- 166 Labette County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for guardrail installation and maintenance on US-166 in Labette County spanning 15.821 miles, with electronic proposals due May 20, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. through the Bid Express platform. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and must notify the department of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The scope includes installation of 1,600 linear feet of MGS-type steel plate guardrail and 200 linear feet of standard-type guardrail; removal of 1,450.250 linear feet of existing guardrail; installation of guardrail end terminals in multiple configurations; earthwork comprising 474 cubic yards common excavation, 1,209 cubic yards contractor-furnished excavation, and 9 cubic yards rock excavation; pavement edge wedging at 1,604 tons; slope drainage; erosion control; and signing. Work runs from 0.09 miles east of the Montgomery/Labette County line to 0.40 miles west of Queens Road.

The project is restricted to 25 days and carries a total contract duration of 35 working days, with earliest start November 2, 2026 and latest start March 1, 2027. Prevailing wage rates established by Kansas wage determination effective January 2, 2026 apply to power equipment operators, ironworkers, carpenters, cement masons, electricians, and various equipment operators and truck drivers. Contract execution must occur within ten business days of award. Funding is entirely state-sourced with no federal aid requirements.

All proposals must include current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue and completed certifications regarding noncollusion, debarment history, financial prequalification, and legislative conflicts. Bid bond and all contract documents must be submitted electronically through Project Bids on the Bid Express platform. Bids will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. KDOT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities.