Milling & HMA Overlay - Republic County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay on K-266 in Republic County, spanning 7.541 miles from the K266/US36 Junction north to the North Route Terminus, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time through the Bid Express website and bid opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.

Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The scope includes milling of existing pavement, HMA overlay application (12,074 tons of SR-12.5A, PG 64-28), quality control testing, 6,047 tons of milling, 24 tons of emulsified asphalt, pavement edge wedge rock, and flexible raised pavement markers. The project is funded through federal and state sources under Federal Project Number ACSTP-A804(601) and State Project Number K266-079 KA 8046-01.

The project operates under a compressed schedule: 20 restricted working days to open to unrestricted traffic and 30 working days total contract duration. The earliest start date is September 13, 2027. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days after award notification.

Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. All proposals must be submitted electronically using AASHTO's Project Bids software. Contractors may accept or reject price adjustment provisions for asphalt material and emulsified asphalt. Compliance is required with noncollusion certification, federal restrictions on foreign drones (ASDA compliance), and affirmative action and EEO requirements. Contract documents are available through KDOT's website or the Republic County Clerk's Office. The Secretary reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.