Milling & HMA Overlay. K-147 - Ness County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and Hot Mix Asphalt overlay work on Kansas Highway 147 in Ness County, spanning 3.956 miles from the K4/K147 junction north to the Ness/Trego county line, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com) and opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Prequalification is required.

The scope includes 5,879 tons of milling, 6,080 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A, PG 64-28), 85 tons of HMA commercial-grade patching material, emulsified asphalt, white and yellow multi-component pavement markings (6-inch and 4-inch respectively), and temporary pavement markings. The project must open to unrestricted traffic within 40 restricted working days and be completed within 60 total contract days. Contractors must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt.

The project is tied to contract KA 8110-01 and is funded through state funds administered by KDOT. The earliest project start date is August 16, 2027, and the contract must be executed within ten business days of award. Contractors must notify KDOT of their intent to bid by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date. Required contract provisions address noncollusion, debarment history, financial prequalification, legislative conflicts, and affirmative action/EEO compliance. Special provisions cover environmental concerns, traffic control and safety, work zone requirements, asphalt surfacing and quality-control specifications, aggregate materials, and pavement marking standards. Bid documents, plans, specifications, and special provisions are available through KDOT's website and the county clerk's office.