Kansas Department of Transportation, Topeka, KS·State
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The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking bids for milling and hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay on US-281, starting from the junction of US-160 to the Barber/Pratt County line in Barber County, Kansas. The project spans a net length of 16.151 miles (State Project Number U281-004 KA 8099-01, Proposal Number 526106505, Call Order 650). Work includes asphalt surfacing items (27,066 tons of HMA overlay SR-12.5A PG 70-28, 10,326 tons of milling, quality control testing, emulsified asphalt SS-1HP, asphalt core, air void and density pay adjustments, temporary pavement marking, rock pavement edge wedge), rumble strips (milled asphalt centerline and rumble strips), and extensive multi-component pavement marking. The contract requires completion within 45 restricted days and 55 total contract working days. Electronic proposals must be submitted via Bid Express by 1:00 PM local time on the letting date of October 21, 2026. Bids will be opened and read on a conference call at 785-414-8630 (Conference ID 856 616 050#). Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT, notify KDOT of intent to bid by 5:00 PM on the Monday preceding the letting date, and provide required certifications including non-collusion, financial prequalification, tax clearance, and federal provisions.
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HMA Overlay (SR-12.5A) (PG 70-28), Quality Control Testing (HMA), Emulsified Asphalt (SS-1HP), Milling, Asphalt Core, Asphalt Air Void Pay Adjustment, Asphalt Density Pay Adjustment, Pavement Marking (Temp) 4" Broken, Pavement Edge Wedge (Rock), Rumble Strips (Milled) (Asphalt) (Centerline), Rumble Strips (Milled) (Asphalt), Pavement Marking (Multi-Component) (White) (6"), Pavement Marking (Multi-Component) (Yellow) (4"), Pavement Marking (Intersection Grade) (White) (24"), Pavement Marking (Multi-Component) (Yellow) (12"), Pavement MRK SYM (Intersection Grade) (White) (Railroad Xing), Mobilization, Traffic Control, Flagger, Maintenance and Restoration of Haul Roads, Material for HMA Patching, Field Office and Laboratory (Type A)
Bid bond, DOT Form 202, Certification-Noncollusion & History of Debarment, Certification-Financial Prequalification Amount, Declaration-Limitations on Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying, Certification-Contractual Services with a Current Legislator or a Current Legislator's Firm, Kansas Department of Revenue 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: https://www.bidx.com.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 2 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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, DOT Form 202, Certification-Noncollusion & History of Debarment, Certification-Financial Prequalification Amount, Declaration-Limitations on Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying, Certification-. 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: Barber County, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HMA Overlay (SR-12.5A) (PG 70-28), Quality Control Testing (HMA), Emulsified Asphalt (SS-1HP), Milling, Asphalt Core, Asphalt Air Void Pay Adjustment, Asphalt Density Pay Adjustment, Pavement Marking (Temp) 4" Broken, Pavement Edge Wedge (Rock), Rumble Strips (Milled) (Asphalt) (Centerline), Rumble. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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