Bridge Improvements (B502)

This contract concerns the replacement and improvement of a structurally deficient bridge (project B502) on Greenwich Road in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The work includes full bridge reconstruction, asphalt surfacing, grading, guardrail installation, pavement marking, and temporary erosion‑control measures. The solicitation was a full and open competition sent to 62 vendors, with four bids received; the low bid of $591,663.51 from Reece Construction Co., Inc. was selected and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The project carries a design‑engineer’s estimate of $800,348 and requires a 5 % bid bond or certified cash check. Key points: • Scope: bridge replacement, asphalt, grading, guardrail, pavement marking, seeding, erosion control (≈ 1,100 ft length). • Procurement: RFB #23‑0032, sealed or email submission, bid bond required, open competition. • Award: Reece Construction Co., Inc. – $591,663.51 (lowest bid), approved July 19 2023. • Timeline: bid deadline June 27 2023, award recommendation June 29 2023, BOCC approval July 19 2023.