Milling & HMA Overlay. K-15 - Washington County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay on K-15 in Washington County, Kansas, spanning 13.175 miles from the US36/K-15 junction to the Kansas/Nebraska state line, with bids due November 18, 2026. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The scope encompasses milling operations, HMA overlay placement (20,915 tons of SR-12.5A material at PG 64-28), and pavement marking installation totaling 134,486 linear feet of white 6-inch markings and 44,807 linear feet of yellow 4-inch markings, plus associated quality control testing. Contractors have 40 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 50 total contract working days for full completion. Project start is available between March 1, 2027 and September 7, 2027.

Bidding is electronic through Bid Express (bidx.com) until 1:00 PM local time on November 18, with proposals opened and read at 3:00 PM via conference call the same day. Contractors must register as bid holders on the KDOT website by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date. The contract incorporates federal and state funding through the Federal-Aid Highway Program and includes price adjustment provisions for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt. Special provisions address affirmative action compliance, environmental protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems under the American Security Drone Act of 2023. Contractors must provide a bid bond and execute the contract within ten business days of award. Project identification: State Project K015-101 KA 8134-01, Federal Project ACSTP-A813(401), Call Order 225, Proposal 526112252.