Signing - Chautauqua County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on signing installation for major collector roads east of K-99 in Chautauqua County, spanning 90 miles, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Bid Express, with opening and reading at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and notify the department of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The scope includes installation of 2,144.190 square feet of flat sheet high-performance signage, 3,280 linear feet of 2-1/4" perforated square steel tube sign posts, 327 sign post footings, and 568 signing object markers in various types and configurations. Work must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 35 restricted working days and be fully completed within 45 total contract working days, with earliest start date of September 14, 2026. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.

Unit pricing is required for all line items. The base contract value consists of lump-sum mobilization, contractor construction staking, removal of existing structures, and traffic control, plus hourly flagger costs at $30.00 per hour. The project is funded through federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds combined with county independence funds.

Contractors must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and comply with multiple federal and state requirements: noncollusion and debarment certifications, financial prequalification, federal lobbying restrictions, and the American Security Drone Act prohibiting use of foreign unmanned aerial systems. Subcontractors must also obtain current Tax Clearance Certificates before subcontract approval.