Douglas County Project 2027-06 consists of Milling, HMA-Commercial Grade Patching, 2” HMA-Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering, Monument Boxes, and Traffic Control. Douglas County Project 2027-06 is located on Route 1055 (N720 to N930 Roads, with 542 ft of 1600 RD and approaches at N790 and N800). Included are two Add-Alternate bids for Milling, Patching, Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering and Traffic Control. The Add-Alternate bids are on Route 458 (E1400 Road to E1500 Road) and Route 458 (E1290 to E1400 Road except, 16 ft shoulders, for 1,461 ft will not receive the mill and overlay.) A contract will be awarded to one bidder. The anticipated “Notice to Proceed” is May 17, 2027. The late “Notice to Proceed” is June 7, 2027. The work is to be completed in 25 working days. An additional 10 working days will be added to the contract if the Add-Alternate 1 bid is accepted. An additional 10 working days will be added to the contract if the Add-Alternate 2 bid is accepted.
Douglas County Project 2026-B4 consists of Shot or sand blasting bridge decks and approach slabs, Placing a Multi-Layer Polymer Concrete Overlay on bridge decks and approach slabs. A contract will be awarded to one bidder. The anticipated “Notice to Proceed” is June 7, 2027. The late “Notice to Proceed” is July 19, 2027. The work is to be completed in 50 working days as per Special Provision 15-DG-108.
Douglas County Project 2027-06 consists of Milling, HMA-Commercial Grade Patching, 2” HMA-Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering, Monument Boxes, and Traffic Control. Douglas County Project 2027-06 is located on Route 1055 (N720 to N930 Roads, with 542 ft of 1600 RD and approaches at N790 and N800). Included are two Add-Alternate bids for Milling, Patching, Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering and Traffic Control. The Add-Alternate bids are on Route 458 (E1400 Road to E1500 Road) and Route 458 (E1290 to E1400 Road except, 16 ft shoulders, for 1,461 ft will not receive the mill and overlay.) A contract will be awarded to one bidder. The anticipated “Notice to Proceed” is May 17, 2027. The late “Notice to Proceed” is June 7, 2027. The work is to be completed in 25 working days. An additional 10 working days will be added to the contract if the Add-Alternate 1 bid is accepted. An additional 10 working days will be added to the contract if the Add-Alternate 2 bid is accepted.
Sole Source:If your offering is truly unique, build the justification with the department and route for required approvals.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and Kansas Department of Administration – Statewide Contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Douglas County, KS allows sole source when your product is a unique solution meeting specific criteria for quality, performance, or uniformity with existing systems. Work with the relevant department to build the case. For purchases between $20,001 and $50,000, prepare the justification for Administration approval. For deals over $50,000, be ready to present the justification for approval by the Board of County Commissioners (required step).
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Douglas County actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid formal bidding; they’ve reported saving over $200,000 using a cooperative. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Douglas County
Board of Douglas County Commissioners Business Meeting
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board meeting included a proclamation for Operation Green Light Week to honor veterans and their families. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included items with reported cost savings. The main agenda item involved a presentation from Public Works regarding a proposed resolution to simplify the process for the discontinuance of minimum maintenance road designations by aligning it with the procedure for opening or altering public roads, thereby reducing staff workload and publication costs.
Board of Douglas County Commissioners Business Meeting
Date: Oct 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission meeting centered on the substance use treatment pool allocation for 2027, reviewing funding for partners like Mirror Inc., Deca, and Heartland RADAC. Key discussion points included adjusting partner allocations, shifting to a more collaborative and multi-agency seven-day-a-week response model, and increasing peer capacity for on-call support. The commission approved consent agenda items, including financial adjustments to support the substance use treatment goals and Behavioral Health Court client services.
Board of Douglas County Commissioners Business Meeting
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The meeting included the reading of two proclamations: one for World Polio Day in Douglas County and one for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Commissioners approved a consent agenda. The primary business item involved a presentation regarding the extension of sales dates for fireworks in response to the state-adopted SB 199. Discussion focused on the potential impacts of extending these dates, including fiscal effects, fire safety, increased demands on emergency responders, and potential litter issues, with input from county agencies and stakeholders.
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