Bridge on 143rd Street East between 69th and 77th Streets North (B494)

This sealed‑bid procurement (RFB #22‑0027) called for the design‑build of a reinforced‑filled‑bottom bridge, grading, surfacing, and seeding on 143rd Street East between 69th and 77th Streets North in Sedgwick County, Kansas. After receiving bids from 45 vendors, the Board of Bids and Contracts approved the award to Klaver Construction Company, Inc. for $564,564.05, which is approximately 16.9 % below the engineer’s cost estimate of $679,738.75. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award bridge replacement project. • Scope: Construct a ~700‑ft R.F.B. bridge, associated earthwork, paving, and seeding. • Procurement: Full and open competition, sealed bids, 5 % bid‑bond requirement (though “No Bid” noted for this award). • Award: Single‑vendor award to Klaver Construction; contract value $564,564.05.