Milling & HMA Overlay - Pratt County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on K-61 in Pratt County, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time and opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and submit electronic proposals exclusively through Bid Express using AASHTO's Project Bids software; contractors must also register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The project covers 16.812 miles on K-61 from the end of four-lane highway north of Pratt to the PR/RN centerline, tied to project KA 8037-01. Scope includes mobilization, traffic control, and contractor construction staking; rock excavation, cross-road pipes, and entrance pipes; approximately 78,689 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A, PG 70-28) and 78,689 tons of milling; quality control testing; emulsified asphalt; rumble strip installation (2,514 station units); and pavement marking (221,186 linear feet). Several line items carry set prices: flagger at $30.00/hour, HMA patching material at $250.00/ton, asphalt core at $50.00 each, and temporary surfacing material at $50.00/cubic yard. Contractors may accept or reject optional price adjustments for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt.

The project is restricted to 150 working days with a total contract duration of 180 calendar days, with the earliest start date of March 15, 2027. Funding is federal (ACNHP-A803(601) Federal Project Number) administered by KDOT. Contractors must hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and comply with Kansas minimum wage requirements for Pratt County and federal labor standards for federally-funded highway projects. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.