City of Abilene2026 Summer Street Project (#26-3-SSP)Walnut Street (NW 7th St to AMS Parking Lot ) 2” Mill and Overlay
The City of Abilene is accepting Sealed Bid Proposals for a Summer Street Project located on Walnut Street from NW 7th St. to the AMS parking lot. Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of the City Clerk until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened. Bids must be mailed or delivered in person prior to the date and time referenced, as no emailed bids will be accepted.
Bid proposals shall be itemized per line-item cost in addition to including the total cost price quote for the entire project (note that sales tax is not applicable). The work is generally described as follows and depicted below:
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2” Mill & Overlay of Walnut Street for a distance of approximately 2550’ long, and 24’ wide.
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Mobilization Charge
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Contractor will provide complete traffic control for the project.
Optional bid items pertaining to this local project that the City of Abilene would also like for completion includes:
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Paint stripe markings replacement for the length of the project.
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Leveling to grade with concrete around all needed valve boxes and sewer manholes within the distance of the street project.
Project completion on or by September 30th, 2026
All persons wishing to inspect the project site prior to submitting a bid proposal should contact either:
Brad Anderson – Public Works Director 785-263-3510 /
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Or
Joe Hawk – Street & Utilities Superintendent 785-263-3510 /
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Sealed bid proposals marked “Abilene # 26-3-SSP / Walnut Street” shall be submitted to:
City of Abilene
Attn: Shayla Mohr / City Clerk
419 N. Broadway
Abilene, KS 67410
Project Bidder must submit bond requirements either in the bid packet or upon notification of winning the project.
The City of Abilene reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted for any or no reason.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Sales Tax Exemption: The City of Abilene will provide the Contractor with a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate upon the award of the contract.
B. Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: This project is locally funded and is not subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
C. Material: All materials from the project shall be hauled by the contractor to a designated offsite location.
D. Valve Boxes and Manhole Rings: Care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing valve boxes and manhole rings during the project.
E. Grade Determination: The grade of the street shall be duplicated as nearly as practical to meet existing curb lines upon resurfacing.
F. Equipment Storage: The City of Abilene shall designate an area suitable for storage of equipment during the project.
G. Communication: The contractor shall provide and designate their onsite contact person while the project is ongoing.
H. Sanitary Services: Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of workers on the project, properly secluded from public observation, shall be provided by the contractor and their use shall be enforced.
I. Quality Control / Project Representative: The City of Abilene shall furnish a Project Representative to ensure that the work meets the requirements of the City, and to coordinate City activities with the requirements of the Contractor.
Location & Special Timeline Provision:
Notice, this street section is major bus route connecting three schools in the direct area including Abilene High School, Abilene Middle School, and Eisenhower Elementary School. It also is a direct path street that runs on the West side of the Abilene Football Stadium and Field. Per the pending timeline of the project, traffic will increase as soon as school resumes mid-August.
