Road Improvements (R264-124)

This contract awards a low‑bid, fixed‑price construction project to replace a failing metal culvert with a concrete structure, along with associated asphalt resurfacing, traffic‑control measures, and pavement marking on a short roadway segment in Wichita, Kansas. The scope involves installing a concrete culvert in halves while maintaining two‑way traffic, providing temporary traffic control, and completing asphalt surfacing and marking. The award was made through a competitive bidding process that invited 62 vendors, with three bids submitted. Pearson Construction, LLC won with a bid of $209,773.95, which is approximately 8 % under the engineer’s estimate of $227,662.50. The project is funded by Sedgwick County’s Public Works budget and overseen by the Board of Bids and Contracts. • Scope: Concrete culvert replacement, asphalt resurfacing, traffic control, pavement marking. • Awarded to: Pearson Construction, LLC (single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price). • Value: $209,773.95 (low‑bid) on a $227,662.50 engineer’s estimate. • Procurement: Full and open competition, bid deadline Dec 9 2025, award approved Dec 17 2025.