The 2024 Nova Chip (R175‑B) project is a county‑wide roadway resurfacing effort in Sedgwick County, Kansas, involving roughly 76 miles of thin‑asphalt overlay applied with a spray‑paver that simultaneously lays an emulsion membrane. The contract was competitively bid, with Pearson Construction, LLC winning the award at $6,701,011.50, slightly below the engineer’s estimate of $6,964,975.00. The work will improve surface durability, friction, and ride quality on selected county roads.
• Scope: 5/8‑inch thin asphalt overlay on ~76 mi of county road, using spray‑paver technology (“Nova Chip”).
• Funding: Public Works budget (R175 Preventive MX‑16+), estimated at $6.96 M.
• Procurement: Full and open competition; bid bond required (≥ 5 % of bid).
• Award: Pearson Construction, LLC (low‑bid, $6.701 M).