MS6-M26001 - 2026 Street Maintenance - Phase 1

This contract involves a comprehensive street maintenance project in the City of Lawrence, focusing on milling and overlay, microsurfacing, pavement patching, sidewalk ramps, and selective concrete pavement replacement. Key work quantities include approximately 10,844 square yards of milling, 1,518 tons of asphalt surface course, 108,003 square yards of microsurfacing, and various concrete and sidewalk repairs including curb and gutter installation totaling 3,700 linear feet. The project is divided into three areas, with Area 1 and Area 3 allowing work without schedule restrictions, while Area 2 has specific timing requirements starting after July 15, 2026, and must be coordinated with concurrent storm, sanitary, and watermain improvements to manage traffic control and detour impacts. Additionally, work on Harper Street must avoid conflict with the Douglas County Fair, limiting activities during late July to early August. The solicitation for this 2026 Street Maintenance - Phase 1 project was issued by the Municipal Services & Operations department in Lawrence, Kansas, with a response deadline in early February 2026. The primary contact for technical and project matters is the Senior Project Engineer, Steven Lashley, while procurement inquiries can be directed to David Mason, the Buyer. The contract requires careful coordination on scheduling, especially for Area 2, to minimize public disruption and ensure synchronization with related municipal infrastructure projects, indicating a focus on maintaining smooth operations and community accessibility during construction.