MS1-00049 Iowa-6th St to Harvard Improvements

This contract involves comprehensive pavement maintenance and improvement work along Iowa Street (US-40/59) in Lawrence, Kansas, specifically from 6th Street to Harvard Street. The scope includes milling approximately 24,506 square yards of pavement, placing 4,108 tons of asphalt surfacing, overlaying 700 square yards of 10-inch concrete pavement, constructing 62 square yards of sidewalks and sidewalk ramps, installing 1,539 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, and applying pavement markings in accordance with federal color and reflectivity standards. The work requires compliance with City of Lawrence Standard Specifications augmented by locally defined Special Provisions, as well as adherence to applicable ASTM and AASHTO standards, MUTCD guidelines for traffic control devices, and materials durability requirements. The contract is a municipal solicitation issued by the City of Lawrence with an early start date of July 13, 2026, and completion required by September 4, 2026. Pricing details for most line items remain unfilled except for a $5,000 allocation for material testing; thus, an estimated contract value is not available. The contract includes provisions for performance, statutory, and maintenance bonds, with the amount for the performance bond set at five percent of the bid amount. Payment terms allow for progress payments at 95% of completed work, with retainage and final payment conditioned on acceptance and lien waivers. Invoicing is processed through the City’s web-based Capital Project Management Software. Inspection and acceptance take place on-site, with specific quality standards governing pavement condition, surface grading, vegetation establishment, and material acceptance. While no federal FAR clauses are incorporated, the contract is governed by locally tailored terms covering assignment, successors, and standard contract documents. Bidder certifications require disclosure of any adverse legal or performance history, though no socioeconomic size status or federal contractor identifiers are mandated. Proposal submissions must be electronic and completed by May 12, 2026, strictly following City-provided forms, with all communication and document uploads managed via the City of Lawrence procurement portal.