Milling & HMA Overlay - Elkhart

Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting electronic proposals for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on K-27 in Morton County spanning 14.562 miles, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time. Contractors must be prequalified and registered as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The scope includes HMA overlay totaling 45,807 tons (SR-12.5A, PG 70-28), milling of 295,546 square yards, rumble strip installation, pavement marking, and associated material and labor. Work must open unrestricted traffic within 55 working days and conclude within 75 working days total. Performance spans K-51 Junction North and East to K-27/K-51 Junction, tied to project KA 8077-01 (Contract No. 526096636, State Project No. K027-065 KA 8078-01).

The project is funded entirely through state funds classified as State Liberal. The earliest start date is March 29, 2027, and the latest start date is August 2, 2027. Contract execution is required within ten business days of award notification.

Contractors must provide a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of award and comply with KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition). Required certifications include noncollusion and debarment history disclosures; financial prequalification; and contractual services with legislators disclosures. Price adjustments are available for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt, which contractors may accept or reject. The project includes quality control testing for HMA with asphalt air void and density pay adjustments. Special provisions address environmental concerns under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, work zone traffic control and safety, stormwater pollution management, and seasonal work limitations.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Express using AASHTO's Project Bids software.