Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths - Wamego, KS

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on pedestrian and bicycle paths construction in the City of Wamego, Pottawatomie County, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate.

The scope encompasses sidewalk construction (4-inch depth), sidewalk ramps, curb and gutter, concrete pavement (6-inch uniform), aggregate base, flashing beacon systems at two locations, clearing and grubbing, excavation, stormwater pollution management, and traffic control across 8th Street (Oak Street to Plum Street), 6th Street (Oak Street to Plum Street), and Kaw Valley Road (15th Street and 17th Street intersections). Total project length is 0.11 mile. The unit-price contract includes line items for mobilization, traffic control, flagger services at $30 per hour, sediment removal at $50 per cubic yard, temporary berms at $2 per linear foot, and water for erosion control and aggregate base at $40 per million gallons.

The contract specifies 35 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 45 total contract working days for completion. The funding source is federal and city funds, with KDOT acting as agent for the City of Wamego. Contractors must comply with all federal and state requirements including affirmative action, EEO policies, noncollusion certifications, and restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. local time the same day via conference call. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date and must register as a bid holder on KDOT's website. Contract execution is required within ten business days after award notification.