Surfacing - Douglas County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is requesting sealed bids for high friction surface treatment at three locations in Douglas County totaling 0.843 miles, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Bid Express and opening at 3:00 PM the same day via conference call.

Contractor prequalification is mandatory. Bidders must notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date and execute a contract within 10 business days of award notification. All contractors and subcontractors must obtain current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to contract award. Certifications required include noncollusion, debarment history, financial prequalification confirmation, federal lobbying limitations, contractor eligibility regarding legislator involvement, foreign drone prohibition compliance, and affirmative action and EEO commitments.

The scope includes mobilization, traffic control, flagger services, high friction surface application covering 11,867 square yards, and pavement marking in white (8,812 linear feet) and yellow (8,012 linear feet) with flexible raised pavement markers. The project incorporates KDOT's 2015 Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction and special provisions addressing work zone safety, pavement marking materials, stormwater pollution management, and prevailing wage rates for Douglas County.

The project has a restricted work period of 20 days to open the roadway to unrestricted traffic and a total contract duration of 30 calendar days. Earliest start date is July 26, 2027; latest start date is September 20, 2027. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis with bid bond. Funding is provided through federal and county sources under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP-C537(201)). KDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any technicalities.