Milling & HMA Overlay. K-34 - Clark County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting electronic bids for milling and HMA overlay work on K-34, from the US-160 Junction north to the Ford/Cherokee County line, a 19.614-mile project tied to KA 8142-01, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time. Bidders must be prequalified, and intent to bid as a prime contractor is due by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date. The project is funded entirely with state funds with no federal aid involvement.

Scope covers 278,424 square yards of milling and 30,348 tons of HMA Overlay (SR-12.5A) (PG 64-28), plus quality control testing, temporary pavement marking, rumble strips, approximately 205,378 linear feet of multi-component white pavement marking, and 101,488 linear feet of yellow pavement marking. Special provisions address asphalt pavement smoothness, HMA quality control/quality assurance, work zone traffic control, stormwater pollution management, and materials certifications.

The contract allows 65 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 85 total contract working days. The earliest start is March 29, 2027 and the latest start is July 26, 2027. The contractor must hold a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at award and execute the contract within ten business days after award notification. Required certifications include noncollusion, financial prequalification confirmation, and certifications regarding contractual services with current legislators. Contractors may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt.

The notice lists Clay County (FIPS 20027) and Bucklin City, Kansas as jurisdictions, while the project description places the work in Clark County. Bid opening occurs at 3:00 PM Local Time at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Documents are available on KDOT's website at http://www.ksdot.gov or at the Clark County Clerk's Office, and bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express at http://www.bidx.com. The notice was posted October 23, 2026.