Milling & HMA Overlay - Osage County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on US-75 in Osage County, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award; subcontractors likewise must maintain current Tax Clearance Certificates before approval.

The project spans 7.012 miles on US-75 from the Osage/Coffey County line north to 1,042 feet south of Jordan Road and includes approximately 14,995 tons of SR-12.5A HMA overlay (PG 70-28), 7,897 tons of SR-12.5A HMA overlay for shoulders (PG 64-22), 214,086 square yards of milling, 1,040 stations of milled rumble strips, 147,172 linear feet of pavement markings, and quality control testing for HMA. The contract requires completion of restricted traffic work within 30 days and full project completion within 40 contract working days. Earliest start date is April 3, 2027; latest start date is June 7, 2027. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.

The funding source is STATE funds. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bidx.com; proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. The bid documents establish set prices for mobilization, traffic control, flagger services, maintenance and restoration of haul roads, and asphalt cores. Contractors may accept or reject special provisions covering fuel price adjustments, asphalt material price adjustments, and emulsified asphalt price adjustments. Environmental and safety requirements include stormwater pollution management, work zone traffic control, and compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.