Milling & HMA Overlay - K-156 Finney County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay work on K-156 in Finney County, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com).

All contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and must provide a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at contract award; subcontractors also require current Tax Clearance Certificates before work approval.

The project spans 13.064 miles on K-156 from the West K-23 Junction east to the Finney/Hodgeman County line. The scope includes approximately 15,815 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A, PG 70-28), 192,857 square yards of milling, quality control testing, temporary pavement marking, pavement edge wedge work, and rumble strips. Asphalt mix requirements specify minimum coarse angularity of 80 percent and maximum reclaimed asphalt pavement content of 25 percent. Work is subject to KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition) with special provisions addressing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, seasonal limitations, work zone traffic control and safety, and asphalt pavement smoothness and quality control.

The project has a total contract working period of 50 days with 40 restricted days. Earliest start date is March 29, 2027; latest start date is September 7, 2027. Funding is from state sources only. Contractors may accept or reject the application of specific price adjustment provisions for fuel and asphalt materials, and emulsified asphalt adjustments. The contract must be executed within ten business days of award. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas.