Signing - Various Locations in Nemaha, Brown, Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Marshall County

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for signing installation across various state and U.S. highways spanning 124.67 miles in Nemaha, Brown, Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Marshall counties, with proposals due June 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through Bid Express. This procurement is restricted to prequalified Kansas contractors and requires a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award.

The scope encompasses flat sheet signs (10,661 square feet), wood sign posts (23,948 linear feet of 4" × 6"), steel "U" posts (1,278 linear feet of 2 LB/FT and 24 linear feet of 3 LB/FT), and flagger labor at $30.00 per hour. Work locations span K-9, K-63, K-71, K-87, K-88, K-110, K-178, K-187, K-236, K-246, US-75, and US-36. The project has 115 restricted working days to open to unrestricted traffic and 145 total contract working days for completion, with an earliest start date of October 5, 2026 and a latest start date of March 22, 2027.

Bidders must submit a bid bond with their proposal. Prevailing wage rates apply and vary by county under Kansas Department of Labor determinations. The project is funded entirely by state funds. Contract award is anticipated within ten business days of the letting date. Special provisions span 27 items covering environmental protections, stormwater pollution management, traffic control, materials certifications, noncollusion certifications, financial prequalification, EEO compliance, and Israel Boycott prohibition. Contractors must have inspected the project location and confirmed material availability prior to submission; electronic signature on the proposal constitutes acceptance of all contract terms and waiver of scope-related claims.