Signing - I-35 Ramp to Antioch Rd and Sign Structures in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on signing construction—fabrication and installation of four overhead sign structures and associated safety barriers—across Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Bid Express and bid opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at time of award.

The scope comprises one sign structure at the I-35 ramp to Antioch Road in Johnson County and three structures between US-69 and US-169 in Wyandotte County. Work includes fabrication and installation of overhead sign structures ranging from 10.1 to 120 feet in height, reinforced sign panels totaling 1,299 square feet, 320 linear feet of Type II concrete safety barrier, 133 linear feet of Type IV concrete safety barrier, pavement markings, work zone traffic control devices, and delineators. Two structures measure 90.1–100.0 feet, one measures 110.1–120.0 feet, and one butterfly structure measures 10.1–15.0 feet. Structural concrete, structural metals, and steel components must meet specified material standards. Flagger services are set at $70.00 per hour; courtesy towing at $200.00 per occurrence.

The project must reach unrestricted traffic opening within 55 days and complete within 75 calendar days total. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding July 22 and execute the contract within ten business days of award. Pricing is established through unit-price format; contractors provide their own pricing for all line items. Contractors must satisfy financial prequalification, EEO compliance, minimum wage rate compliance for both Johnson County (KS20260140) and Wyandotte County (KS20260151), noncollusion, and debarment certifications. The project is funded entirely by state funds with no federal aid participation.