Milling & Overlay - US-24 - Clay County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and hot mix asphalt overlay on US-24 in Clay County, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time via Bid Express (bidx.com) and opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka.

The project involves milling and overlaying 11.942 miles of US-24 from the Cloud/Clay county line to the west city limit of Clay Center. Major line items include 23,286 tons of HMA overlay (SR-12.5A PG 64-28), 9,022 tons of milling, quality control testing, temporary and permanent pavement markings, rumble strips, and pavement edge wedging. Price adjustments for fuel, asphalt material, and emulsified asphalt are available for contractor acceptance or rejection.

Contractors must be prequalified and possess a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with federal and state affirmative action, equal employment opportunity provisions, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems under the American Security Drone Act of 2023. Noncollusion, debarment, and lobbying certifications are required.

The project is funded by federal and state sources under Federal Project Number ACNHP-A813(501) and State Project Number U024-014 KA 8135-01. The contract duration is 55 working days with an earliest start date of March 1, 2027 and latest start date of July 5, 2027. The roadway must open to unrestricted traffic within a restricted 35-day window. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days after award notification. Prequalified contractors may examine bidding documents at the Clay County Clerk's Office or on KDOT's website.