Milling & HMA Overlay - Cherokee County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay on US-400 and K-171 in Cherokee County, with electronic proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM Local Time through Bid Express.

The project spans two segments totaling 4.9 miles: US-400 from west of 60th Road East to the 400/US-69 junction (1.5 miles) and K-171 from the US-400/US-69 junction east to the Kansas-Missouri state line (3.4 miles). Work includes milling of existing pavement, HMA overlay installation with multiple asphalt grades, permanent and temporary pavement markings, rumble strip installation, and associated quality control testing. HMA quantities range from 605 to 7,355 tons depending on segment and grade; milling quantities range from 2,630 to 12,030 tons. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and registered as bid holders by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The contract is restricted to 60 working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic, with total contract duration of 80 working days. The project is funded entirely by state funds. Earliest start date is May 3, 2027; latest start date is August 16, 2027. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.

Bid documents incorporate the Kansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2015 Edition), project plans, and exploratory work documents by reference. Required contract provisions address noncollusion certification, financial prequalification, fuel and asphalt price adjustments, Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue (mandatory at award), EEO requirements, environmental compliance, work zone traffic control, seasonal limitations, and stormwater pollution management. The proposal includes provisions for price adjustments related to fuel costs and asphalt material prices, which contractors may accept or reject. Subcontractors must also obtain Tax Clearance Certificates prior to approval for subcontract work.

KDOT will open and read proposals at 3:00 PM on October 21, 2026.