Pedestrian & Bicycle Paths. Broadway Street - Pawnee County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting bids on construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths on Broadway Street in Larned, Pawnee County, with electronic proposals due November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Prequalified contractors only are eligible to bid — this is a mandatory qualification filter.

The project spans 0.682 miles from the north corporate limits to 16th Street and includes clearing and grubbing, excavation, compaction, sidewalk construction at various widths, concrete ditch lining, curb and gutter installation, six-inch uniform concrete pavement with aggregate base, temporary erosion and sediment control, fencing, signing, pavement marking, and seeding. The scope reflects standard KDOT road and bridge construction specifications. The contractor must complete the work within 55 working days to open to unrestricted traffic, with a total contract duration of 75 calendar days. The earliest start date is March 15, 2027, and the latest start date is June 7, 2027. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.

The project is funded entirely through federal funds under the Federal-Aid Highway Program (FHWA). Unit pricing is required; the bid form includes 42 line items with set prices for specified materials and labor, including flagger services at $30 per hour, water for grading and erosion control at $40 per thousand gallons, and sediment removal at $50 per cubic yard.

Bidders must submit electronic proposals via Bid Express (bidx.com) and provide noncollusion and debarment certification, financial prequalification documentation, tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and compliance certifications regarding federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems, lobbying limitations, and equal employment opportunity requirements. Bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026.