Signing - Ellis, Rooks, Russell, Rush &Trego Counties

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for signing installation and maintenance across 44.656 miles on K-247, K-255, US-183, and US-183 Bypass in Ellis, Rooks, Russell, Rush, and Trego Counties under State Project Number 106 KA 7645-01, with proposals due May 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT prior to bidding and must register as a bid holder no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The scope includes mobilization, removal of existing structures, contractor construction staking, traffic control, flagger services, and installation of flat-sheet and reinforced-panel signs with wood and steel posts. Bid items carry county-specific minimum wage rates. Environmental compliance, stormwater pollution management, and work-zone traffic control and safety provisions apply.

The project has a total contract working days of 40, with the earliest start date of May 3, 2027. Work must be completed to open the project to unrestricted traffic within 40 restricted days. Contractors must execute the contract within ten business days after notice of award.

Funding is entirely from state sources. Award requires submission of a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of award; contractors must also submit noncollusion certification, financial prequalification documentation, and certification regarding contractual services with current legislators. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. Local Time on May 20, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas.