Milling & HMA Overlay - Phillips County

The Kansas Department of Transportation Bureau of Construction and Materials is soliciting bids on milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on US-36 in Phillips County from the Norton/Phillips County line east to Phillipsburg, spanning 17.386 miles, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time.

Contractors must be prequalified with the Kansas Department of Revenue and maintain a current Tax Clearance Certificate. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Express (bidx.com). Subcontractors must also obtain Tax Clearance Certificates and receive KDOT approval before commencing work. The project is funded under Federal Project Number ACNHP-A806(401) and State Project Number U036-074 KA 8064-01, combining federal and state sources.

The scope includes milling approximately 19,718 tons of existing pavement; placement of HMA overlay in two grades (SR-12.5A PG 64-28 and SR-12.5A PG 64-22 for shoulders); installation of pavement markings totaling over 287,000 linear feet in white and yellow; rumble strip milling of approximately 1,449.5 station miles; and support work including traffic control, field office setup, and quality control testing. Work must comply with the Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition), special provisions, and project plans available through KDOT's website and the Phillips County Clerk's Office.

The contract includes 55 restricted working days and 75 total contract working days, with an earliest start date of July 26, 2027. Contract execution is required within 10 business days of award notification. Price adjustment provisions apply for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt based on market fluctuations; bidders may accept or reject specific adjustment options. Contractors must comply with federal and state affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and noncollusion requirements, and are prohibited from using foreign unmanned aerial systems per the American Security Drone Act of 2023.