KTA culvert lining install at MM 181. 05

The Kansas Turnpike Authority is requesting bids for culvert lining installation services at mile marker 181.05, with bids due September 25, 2026, and a mandatory on-site project evaluation on September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST (RSVP to mcummings@ksturnpike.com). Addendum 1 revised the culvert length from 104 feet to 145 feet; Addendum 2 clarifies bidding requirements and was posted September 22, 2026.

The scope requires providing and installing lining for an existing 58" x 36" metal arch corrugated pipe (MACP) measuring 145 feet long, located north of SE Wittenburg Road where it crosses Highway 470. Work includes preparation of the existing drainage structure, grouting of voids, and grouting of annular spaces. The specification permits use of approved liner pipe products from thirteen manufacturers including DuroMaxx, A2 Liner Pipe, GeoSpray Geopolymer Mortar, Innerflow Pipe System, Snap-Tite Masterliner, Omega Liner, Culvert Renew, GeoKrete Geopolymer, CIPP Liner, Aqua-Pipe, and Thermoform Lining System. Cementitious grout materials must meet specified strength requirements: pre-grout low-density cellular grout with maximum 28-day compressive strength of 1,600 psi, and annular space high-strength grout with minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi. Contractors must submit manufacturer technical data sheets, material safety data sheets, and detailed installation instructions at least two weeks prior to installation; a manufacturer's representative must be on-site during critical operations.

Payment is a lump-sum price supplemented by an itemized quote detailing scope of work. No bid bond or warranty period is required. The project completion window is September through December 2026. KTA seeks a well-managed, financially stable company with demonstrated technical abilities and high customer service levels. The contract is governed by Kansas law and subject to Kansas anti-discrimination laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Tax exemption applies; KTA will issue the tax exempt certificate after award.