Surfacing - Linn County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting bids on hot mix asphalt surfacing, rumble strips, signing, and pavement marking on Route 405 from East 1150 Road to East 1650 Road in Linn County, spanning 6.253 miles, with electronic proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and must notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date.

The project is funded through federal and county sources under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP-C532(501)). Contractors and all subcontractors must possess a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at the time of contract award and before approval for subcontract work. Contractors must comply with noncollusion, federal lobbying restrictions, and prohibitions on foreign unmanned aerial systems.

The project has 35 restricted working days to open the roadway to unrestricted traffic and 45 total contract working days for completion. Earliest start date is March 1, 2027; latest start date is September 6, 2027. The Unit Prices List includes lump-sum line items for contractor construction staking, mobilization, removal of existing structures, and traffic control (flaggers at $30.00 per hour), plus unit pricing for HMA tonnage, sign installation, pavement marking by linear footage, and rumble strips. Bid materials, including specifications and plans, are available electronically through KDOT's website and Bid Express (bidx.com). Contract execution must occur within ten business days of award notification. KDOT will open and read proposals at 3:00 p.m. local time on the letting date via conference call.