2022 Nova Chip (R175-B)

This contract is for the “Nova Chip” preventative maintenance program in Sedgwick County, Kansas, involving the application of an ultrathin bonded asphalt overlay (approximately 5/8 in. thick) across roughly 68 miles of county roadways. The work includes milling, placement of a spray‑paver‑applied hot‑mix asphalt and emulsion membrane, installation of rumble strips, adjustment of manholes, and extensive thermoplastic pavement markings. The award was made to Conspec, Inc. dba Kansas Paving at a low bid of $5,693,597.61 after a competitive sealed‑bid process that received bids from 46 vendors. The project is funded through the county’s Public Works budget (R175 preventive maintenance) and overseen by the Board of County Commissioners. • Scope: 5/8‑in. thin asphalt overlay, spray‑paver “Nova Chip” technology, ~68 mi of road, milling, rumble strips, pavement markings. • Award: Single‑award, low‑bid $5.69 M, awarded to Conspec, Inc. dba Kansas Paving. • Procurement: Full and open competition, bid deadline March 8 2022, award approved March 16 2022.