Milling & HMA Overlay - Marion County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting bids on milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on K-168 in Marion County, from the US-56 Junction north to the SCL of Lehigh (0.527 miles), with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com).

The project is open to prequalified contractors only. Bidders must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and comply with noncollusion certification, financial prequalification verification, and EEO requirements. Proposals must not exceed the bidder's financial prequalification amount without prior KDOT approval.

The scope includes mobilization; traffic control and flagger services; field office and laboratory setup; 766 tons of HMA overlay material (SR-12.5A, PG 64-28); quality control testing; 765 tons of milling work; temporary and permanent pavement marking materials totaling approximately 9,820 linear feet; and asphalt density and air void pay adjustments. The contractor must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 10 restricted working days and complete all work within a total of 20 contract working days. The earliest start date is October 18, 2027.

The project is funded entirely by state funds. State Project Number is K168-057 KA 8085-01; Contract Number is 526106282. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. Local Time on October 21, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. All contract documents, special provisions, standard specifications, and project plans are available through KDOT's website and the County Clerk's Office.