Surface Recycle & Chip Seal - Grant County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Bureau of Construction and Materials is requesting bids on surface recycling and chip seal work on K-25 in Grant County spanning 9.854 miles, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time through the Bid Express website and opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day.

Contractors must hold current KDOT prequalification and a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award. Contractors must register as bid holders by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date (September 9, 2026) and execute the contract within ten business days of award notification.

The scope includes surface recycling, asphalt rejuvenating agent application, emulsified asphalt, chip seal manipulation, cover material, temporary pavement marking, flexible raised pavement markers, HMA patching, and mobilization and traffic control. Unit prices are established for flagging labor ($30.00 per hour), water ($40.00 per MGAL), and HMA patching material ($350.00 per ton). Contractors may accept or reject provisions for fuel price adjustment and emulsified asphalt price adjustment.

Work is performed under the Kansas KDOT Standard Specifications (2015 Edition) with multiple required special provisions addressing work zone traffic control, environmental standards, and materials certifications. The contract allows 45 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 55 total contract working days for full completion. The earliest start date is May 1, 2027, and the latest start date is June 28, 2027. The project is funded entirely by state funds and is tied to State Project Number K025-034 KA 8072-01, Call Order Number 661, Proposal Number 526096616. Bid documents are available for examination at the Grant County Clerk's Office and through KDOT's website.