2026 Fall Asphalt and Concrete Maintenance & Improvements - Lawrence, KS

Intent.

The objective of this Invitation for Bid for Unified School District #497, Lawrence Public Schools, Douglas County, Kansas (“LPS”) is to solicit bids for 2026 Fall Asphalt and Concrete Maintenance & Improvements as defined within the Project Manual and Drawings. The intent of LPS is to enter into a contract with the successful bidder.

Under this solicitation, LPS will consider bids based upon what constitutes the lowest and best responsive bid.

Any contract, if issued, will be subject to annual appropriation of funds by LPS in accordance with its normal funding practices that will include but is not limited to budget allocations and limitations. In the event that funds are not available in full or in part for a contract issued in connection with this service, this contract will be subject to modification or cancellation depending upon the extent of available funds. If a bidder’s contract is cancelled, or funding is no longer available for work that has already been done per the terms of the contract, the Contractor will be compensated to the greatest extent possible. LPS may cancel the contract in its entirety without penalty if funding is not available.
Schedule. The proposed project schedule for this IFB is as follows:

IFB Published: August 19, 2026
Pre-bid Meeting: August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
IFB Questions Due: September 1, 2026 by 12:00 Noon CDT
Answers/Addendum Due: September 3, 2026
Bid Due: September 8, 2026 by 2:00 PM CDT

Pre-Bid Meeting. There will be a pre-bid meeting as listed at the Facilities & Operations Building, 711 East 23rd Street, Building A, Lawrence, KS 66046. All persons attending the pre-bid meeting must present picture ID at the Security Desk.

The bids will be publicly opened at the date and time listed at the Facilities & Operations building located at 711 East 23rd Street, Building A, Lawrence, KS 66046. All persons attending the bid opening at the Facilities and Operations building must present picture ID at the Security Desk.

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change for reasons including but not limited to changes in deadlines by LPS.
Project Contacts. Below is a list of contact individuals for this project:

Name | Title | Office | Cell
Paula Murrish | LPS Director of District Services | 785-330-2706
Larry Englebrick | LPS Deputy Superintendent | 785-832-5000x1643
Ashley Vance | LPS Facilities & Operations Coordinator | 785-832-5975
LPS Security Dispatch | 785-832-5000
Eddie Phillips | Norton & Schmidt – Project Manager | 816-421-4232 | 816-806-2149

All questions regarding this IFB shall be made electronically via e-mail and directed to Eddie Phillips at ephillips@nortonschmidt.com