Kansas Department of Transportation, Topeka, KS·State
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The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking bids for highway lighting improvements along I-435/K-5/Leavenworth Rd in Wyandotte County, state project number I435-105 KA 7858-01, proposal number 526106171. The scope of work includes electrical lighting systems, high mast light towers (100-foot with 48-inch concrete bases), signing items, flat sheet and reinforced panel signs, overhead sign structures, mobilization, contractor construction staking, removal of existing structures, and extensive traffic control items. The contract has a duration of 80 total working days with 60 restricted days. Electronic bids are to be submitted via Bid Express by 1:00 PM local time on the letting date of October 21, 2026. Required submissions include a bid bond, noncollusion certification, financial prequalification amount certification, contractual services certification, and a Kansas Department of Revenue tax clearance certificate.
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder prequalified with the agency
MOBILIZATION, CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION STAKING, REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, FLAGGER (SET PRICE), SIGN (FLAT SHEET) (HIGH PERFORMANCE), SIGN (REINFORCED PANEL) (HIGH PERFORMANCE), OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE (120'-130') STEEL, ELECTRIC LIGHTING SYSTEM, HIGH MAST LIGHT TOWER (100') (48" CONCRETE BASE), WORK ZONE SIGNS, WORK ZONE BARRICADES (TYPE 3 - 4 TO 12 LIN. FT.), CHANNELIZER (PORTABLE), WORK ZONE WARNING LIGHT (TYPE "A" LOW INTENSITY), ARROW DISPLAY, PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, TRAFFIC CONTROL (INITIAL SETUP), TRAFFIC CONTROL INSPECTION
bid bond, noncollusion certification, financial prequalification amount certification, contractual services with a current legislator or current legislator's firm certification, tax clearance certificate
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: http://www.bidx.com.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder prequalified with the agency" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Based on the posted deadline of October 21, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond, noncollusion certification, financial prequalification amount certification, contractual services with a current legislator or current legislator's firm certification, tax clearance certific. Review the full document from Kansas Department of Transportation for the complete list.
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After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wyandotte, Kansas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: MOBILIZATION, CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION STAKING, REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, FLAGGER (SET PRICE), SIGN (FLAT SHEET) (HIGH PERFORMANCE), SIGN (REINFORCED PANEL) (HIGH PERFORMANCE), OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE (120'-130') STEEL, ELECTRIC LIGHTING SYSTEM, HIGH MAST LIGHT TOWER (100') (48" CONCRETE BASE),. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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