Pavement Patching - Dickinson County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for pavement patching on Interstate 70 in Dickinson County, spanning 6.3 miles from mile post 283.177 to the Dickinson/Geary County line, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com). Prequalified contractors are required; all bidders must hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award.

The scope includes concrete surface grinding (155,438 square yards), partial-depth patching (888 square yards), full-depth patching (1,239 square yards), pavement marking installation and removal (approximately 208,596 linear feet), and traffic control. Contractors must comply with Kansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2015 Edition), special provisions, federal-aid requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and stormwater pollution management requirements. Minimum wage rates apply per Dickinson County requirements.

The project is funded entirely through Kansas state funds. Work is restricted to a 125-day period within a total contract duration of 155 days, with an earliest start date of April 12, 2027. Contract execution must occur within ten business days of award notification. Bids include unit price items with set prices for mobilization, traffic control, flagger services, and extra work saw cuts. All bidders must provide noncollusion and history of debarment certifications, financial prequalification verification, and confirmation of no contractual services with current legislators. Bids open at 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026.