Milling & HMA Overlay - Morton County

Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay on K-51 in Morton County, spanning 7.871 miles from the Colorado/Kansas state line east to K-27 Junction, with proposals due electronically by 1:00 PM on September 16, 2026, and opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Contractors must be KDOT prequalified and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The scope comprises milling operations totaling 101,588 square yards; placement of 8,330 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A, PG 64-28); pavement edge wedging with 1,559 tons of rock; temporary and permanent pavement marking; and quality control testing. The project is tied to KA 8078-01 and funded with state KDOT construction funds. Bid line items include mobilization, traffic control, HMA placement, milling, pavement markings, and associated materials, with unit prices submitted through the electronic bidding system on Bid Express.

Work must open to unrestricted traffic within 55 restricted working days and reach full completion within 75 total contract working days. The earliest start date is March 29, 2027, and the latest start date is August 2, 2027. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award. Work must comply with Kansas Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition), applicable special provisions covering environmental and traffic control requirements, federal aid provisions where applicable, and Morton County minimum wage requirements. Price adjustment provisions are available for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt, which contractors may accept or reject. Subcontractors must obtain KDOT approval and maintain current Tax Clearance Certificates before beginning work.