Milling & HMA Overlay. US-59 - Douglas County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on milling and Hot Mix Asphalt overlay work on US-59 in Douglas County, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM via the Bid Express website and opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.

The scope covers 4.247 miles of US-59 from 3,015 feet north of N650 Road to 750 feet north of N1100 Road and includes milling approximately 118,703 and 1,748 square yards; HMA overlay of 9,682 tons; pavement marking installation totaling 90,645 linear feet; installation of 1,121 stations of milled rumble strips; and 2,529 tons of pavement edge wedge material. The project must open to unrestricted traffic within 30 restricted working days and achieve full completion within 40 total contract working days.

Bidders must maintain current financial prequalification with KDOT and possess a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award. Contractors must notify KDOT of their intent to bid as prime contractor by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date and execute the contract within ten business days after award. Unit prices for certain items are preset — flagger services at $45.00 per hour, asphalt core testing at $50.00, and water provisions at $40.00 per unit. Bidders may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt costs. All bids must include certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, and contractual services with current legislators. Special provisions address Hot Mix Asphalt quality control, work zone traffic control and safety, stormwater pollution management, and compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The project is entirely state-funded through KDOT.