Pedestrian & Bicycle Paths. Avenue A - McPherson County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed electronic proposals for construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths along Avenue A in McPherson County, spanning 0.324 miles from 0.03 miles east of Clubhouse Drive to the intersection of Centennial Drive in the City of McPherson, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Only prequalified contractors are eligible to submit. The project is State Project Number 059 TE 0573-01, Federal Project Number ACTA-T057(301), and Contract Number 526112232. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days after award notification.

The scope encompasses pedestrian and bicycle path construction across eight sections covering common items, road work, temporary water pollution control, pedestrian bridge construction, fencing, pavement marking, flashing beacon systems, and seeding. All work must comply with KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and applicable special provisions. Contractors and subcontractors must obtain and maintain current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The project is funded through federal and city sources.

The estimated total cost is $467.00 based on the unit prices list. The project schedule requires completion to open to unrestricted traffic within 70 restricted days, with full completion within 90 total contract working days. The earliest start date is July 5, 2026, and the latest start date is October 20, 2026.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Express (bidx.com) and include certifications regarding noncollusion, financial prequalification, debarment history, federal lobbying limitations, and foreign drone restrictions. KDOT will open and read proposals at 3:00 p.m. local time on November 18, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka via conference call. All bidders must comply with federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions.