Lighting - Wyandotte County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for an electric lighting system installation on I-435/K-5 at Leavenworth Road in Wyandotte County, with electronic proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through Bidx.com, and a project start date of August 2, 2027. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The scope includes six high mast light towers at 100 feet height with 48-inch concrete bases, electric lighting systems, sign structures (flat sheet and reinforced panel), work zone traffic control and safety measures (signs, barricades, channelizers, warning lights, arrow displays, portable changeable message signs), removal of existing structures, contractor construction staking, and mobilization. Work is restricted to 60 working days within a total contract period of 80 working days. All work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and applicable special provisions.

The project is funded entirely by state funds through the Bonner Springs KDOT Construction Office. Bidding is structured as a lump sum price for the Electric Lighting System with mandatory unit cost submission; contractors must submit a detailed spreadsheet of unit costs for individual lighting items no later than noon on the Friday following the letting date, and pricing is subject to adjustment based on field quantity variances.

Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. Contract execution must occur within ten business days after notice of award. The contract documents address noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, EEO requirements, tax compliance, and construction and materials standards.