2026 Cold Mix Asphalt

The Ellis County Public Works is requesting proposals to produce cold mix asphalt materials for the 2026 asphalt program. The project requires a minimum of 8,000 tons and a maximum of 12,000 tons of cold mix asphalt. The base bid shall include the supply of aggregates and mixing for the cold mix with Ellis County separately contracting asphalt oil. The contractor will be required to mix asphalt utilizing Ellis County’s and KDOT’s Standards and Specifications. The work shall consist of providing aggregate materials, running, and drying materials through the drum mixer asphalt plant, and adding County-furnished asphalt oil. Some key aspects of the project include: • The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and fuel necessary to mix and deliver products to the Ellis Yard. • The contractor shall produce and stockpile products for Ellis County to haul from location as needed during the 2026 Asphalt Season. • Stockpiles of produced asphalt must be kept and maintained in cone shape piles to promote water run-off and reduce water absorption. • All asphalt mixing shall conform to the Requirements of Division 600 of the Standards and Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction and Kansas Department of Transportation.