UBAS - Jewell County

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Bureau of Construction and Materials is requesting bids on an Ultra-Thin Asphalt Bonded Surface (UBAS) project on K-14 in Jewell County, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time via electronic submission through Bid Express, and bids opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and possess a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate at award; subcontractors must obtain Tax Clearance Certificates before approval.

The project spans 15.223 miles on K-14 from the K14/US36 junction north to the Nebraska/Kansas state line. Work includes mobilization, traffic control, field office and laboratory setup, haul-road maintenance and restoration, asphalt patching, and pavement marking. The scope comprises 6,924 tons of HMA surface (ultrathin bonded, type A, PG 70-28), 178 tons of emulsified asphalt for bonding, temporary pavement marking, approximately 78,686 linear feet of yellow thermoplastic pavement marking (4 inches) and 160,754 linear feet of white thermoplastic pavement marking (6 inches). All work must comply with KDOT's 2015 Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction and special provisions (including special provision 15-PS0321 for Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Surface, added via Addendum 1). Aggregate gradation, asphalt content, and flat/elongated particle ratios are specified in detail.

The contract term is 30 restricted working days to open the project to unrestricted traffic and 40 total contract working days for completion. Earliest start is June 1, 2027; latest start is September 6, 2027. Funding is entirely state. The contract specifies price adjustments for fuel, asphalt materials, and emulsified asphalt; contractors may accept or reject these provisions. Contract execution must occur within ten business days of award. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid as prime contractor by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the letting date. All proposals must be submitted electronically using AASHTO's Project Bids software integrated with the electronic bidding system file.