Milling & HMA Overlay - Barber County

Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay on US-281 in Barber County spanning 16.151 miles from the junction of US 160 to the Barber/Pratt county line, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM through Bid Express and opening at 3:00 PM the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Bidders must be prequalified contractors and possess a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of contract award.

The scope includes milling operations, application of 27,066 tons of SR-12.5A PG 70-28 hot mix asphalt, pavement markings, rumble strips, and related surfacing work. Special provisions address environmental concerns, seasonal limitations, work zone traffic control, asphalt quality specifications, and pavement marking standards. Contractors must complete work to open the project to unrestricted traffic within 45 restricted working days, with a total contract period of 55 working days. Execution of the contract must occur within ten business days of award.

The project is identified as State Project Number U281-004 KA 8099-01, Contract Number 526106505. The project is funded entirely by state funds. Kansas prevailing wage requirements for Barber County apply. Bid items include set-price mobilization, traffic control, flagger services at $30.00 per hour, haul road maintenance and restoration at $4,000.00, and HMA patching material at $250.00 per ton, with unit pricing for major work components. Contractors may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid as prime contractor by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date. Required certifications include noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, and legislative affiliations.