Milling & HMA Overlay. US-59 - Franklin County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on US-59 in Franklin County, extending 12.920 miles from the Anderson/Franklin County line north to a concrete section south of Ottawa, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Bid Express and opened at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at time of award.

The scope includes milling operations (10,492 tons and 6,700 square yards), HMA overlay placement (17,293 tons of SR-12.5A PG 70-28 and 12,430 tons of SR-12.5A PG 64-22), pavement marking, rumble strips, and ancillary work. All work must conform to KDOT's Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and the comprehensive special provisions list. The contractor must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 60 restricted working days and complete all work within 80 total contract working days.

Project KA 8120-01 is funded through federal-aid highway program sources combining federal and state funds. The earliest start date is March 29, 2027, and the latest start date is July 19, 2027. Contractors must notify KDOT of their intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date (November 15, 2026) and execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. The bid documents include mandatory certifications addressing noncollusion, debarment status, federal lobbying restrictions, affirmative action and EEO compliance, American Security Drone Act of 2023 compliance, and price adjustments for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt. Subcontractors must also obtain Tax Clearance Certificates before approval. Liquidated damages provisions apply based on working days, and seasonal limitations and environmental protections are enforced.