KDOT realizes that the February 2020 wage rate determinations contain some wages that are not consistent with others. To that end, we have been communicating with the US Department of Labor (DOL) since February in an effort to convince DOL to rescind or revise the February 2020 wage rate determinations. The Secretary was able to negotiate a reprieve for the February and March lettings, but DOL denied a third request. We are working with the KCA and others to determine the next steps to discuss with DOL regarding wage rates that are out of line with others. Until further notice, the February 2020 wage rate determinations must be followed.
The Kansas Department of Transportation August 19, 2020 letting WILL remain as scheduled with the following procedural change to enable the reading of bids in a manner that accommodates the public building restrictions due to the COVID-19 emergency.
The KDOT August 19, 2020 bid letting will be conducted by audio broadcast ONLY at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 through a conference call. For the conference call dial 866-620-7326, and enter conference code 5895748207. The letting will be conducted remotely and KDOT has tested the process, but if there are any glitches while conducting the bid letting remotely we will be in contact and keep you updated. Thanks.
The Proposal Form consists of the following documents: the Project Electronic Bidding System (EBSX) file on Bid Express’ website (which includes DOT Form 202, required contract provisions and the unit prices list), special provision list, project special provisions, special provisions, standard specifications, plans, exploratory work documents, any additional contract information, all questions and answers posted on the Bid Express website, and any addendums or amendments the Secretary provides for the Project. Contractors interested in bidding as a prime Contractor and potential subcontractors and suppliers shall acquire these documents using the links provided in the Project information below for the Particular project of interest. Subcontractors, suppliers, and other interested entities may use the Non-Bidding EBSX file link below to view a pdf copy of the Project EBSX file rather than downloading the EBSX file that Contractors use to prepare their proposal.
The Proposal Form becomes the Bidder’s Proposal after the Bidder completes the EBSX file (which includes DOT Form No. 202, the Unit Prices List, and applicable required contract provisions), electronically signs the Proposal where required on DOT Form No. 202, and delivers the completed EBSX file documents, the EBSX data file, and bid bond to KDOT using Bid Express.
Contractors wanting to bid as a prime contractor shall identify themselves below as a Bid Holder no later than the close of business on the Monday preceding the scheduled Letting Date. Contractors shall furnish this notice by clicking the "Bid Holders List" button contained in the Proposal Information for each Project on which the contractors intend to bid, complete the "Request Form" at the bottom and submit. This notice is necessary to obtain KDOT's approval to bid as a prime. In a few days please check the Bid Holder list to confirm KDOT's approval. Subcontractors, suppliers, and other interested entities may identify themselves below as a Non-bid Holder.
