Bridge Improvements (B511)

This contract concerns a small‑scale bridge replacement/rehabilitation (Bridge ID 636‑18‑3680, B511) on West 71st Street South over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The scope includes structural bridge work, grading, asphalt surfacing, seeding, and pavement marking for roughly 0.085 mile of roadway. The County issued a Request for Bids (RFB #26‑0039) with a bid‑bond requirement of at least 5 % of the proposal amount. After receiving four bids, the County recommended awarding the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Reece Construction Co., Inc., at $716,916.35. The procurement was conducted under full and open competition, and all bids were submitted by the May 2, 2026 deadline. The award was approved by the Board of Bids and Contracts on May 13, 2026. • Project type: Bridge improvement (structural, grading, paving, seeding, markings) • Estimated length: ~0.085 mi; total contract value ≈ $717 k • Procurement: Full open competition; 62 firms invited, 4 submitted bids • Awarded to: Reece Construction Co., Inc. (low bid) • Key dates: Bid deadline May 2 2026; award recommendation May 7 2026; award approval May 13 2026.