Signing - Various Locations on K-27, US-160 and US-400

Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on signing installation and maintenance at various locations on K-27, US-160, and US-400 across Hamilton, Greeley, Kearney, and Stanton Counties (93.5 miles total), with proposals due June 17, 2026 and the letting date also June 17 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express.

Prequalified contractors only; KDOT will not accept paper bids. All bidders must hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award, and subcontractors must also obtain Tax Clearance Certificates and receive KDOT approval before work begins.

The scope includes mobilization, removal of existing structures, contractor construction staking, and traffic control; signing items comprise 5,664.55 square feet of high-performance flat sheet signs, 11,524 linear feet of 4" × 6" wood sign posts, 993 linear feet of 2 LB/FT "U" steel sign posts, and 60 linear feet of 18" wood post concrete footings. A single flagger line item is set at $30.00 per hour. Pricing is submitted on a unit-price basis using the provided bid form. The project is funded entirely by state funds with no federal aid involvement.

The contract specifies 65 restricted days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 85 total contract working days for completion. The earliest start date is October 5, 2026. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. Contractors must register as bid holders no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. Work must comply with Kansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition) and includes special provisions covering noncollusion certifications, financial prequalification, debarment status, EEO requirements, minimum wage rates, environmental compliance including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and work zone traffic control and safety.