Milling & HMA Overlay - Oberlin

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and HMA overlay on US-83 in Decatur County, a 12.398-mile segment from the US36/US83 junction north to the Kansas/Nebraska state line under State Project Number U083-020 KA 7926-01, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Bid Express and opened at 3:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.

Scope includes 53,567 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A, PG 70-28), 32,646 tons of milling, 1,359 tons of HMA commercial grade material, pavement markings (129,282 linear feet of white 6-inch and 42,587 linear feet of yellow 4-inch), rumble strip milling (1,902 station units), and pavement edge wedge placement. Contractors must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 45 restricted working days and complete all work within 55 total contract working days.

Bidding uses unit pricing with set prices for mobilization, traffic control, field office and laboratory setup, haul road maintenance and restoration, flagger services, HMA patching material, asphalt cores, and water. The project is entirely state-funded. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT, maintain current financial prequalification certification, and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at time of contract award. Contract execution is required within ten business days after award notification.

Price adjustment options apply to fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt. The project is subject to Decatur County minimum wage requirements and includes migratory bird treaty compliance and stormwater pollution management provisions. All work must conform to KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition), special provisions, and applicable federal aid requirements. The earliest start date is August 19, 2026.