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Coffey County awards Highway 75 right‑turn lane project; county to provide $749,574.49 match
Summary
The Coffey County Commission accepted a low bid from Kilo Construction for Highway 75 right‑turn lane improvements and approved construction inspection services, committing $749,574.49 in county funds to match state-allocated dollars.
The Coffey County Board of County Commissioners voted Dec. 16 to award a bid for turn‑lane construction on U.S. Highway 75 and to hire a consultant for construction inspection and engineering services.
County commissioners approved the low bid from Kilo Construction of $1,749,574.49 for project KA‑65501‑1, the Highway 75 right‑turn lane project. The county will commit $749,574.49 from special highway funds to match approximately $1,000,000 allocated by the state for the project.
The board also approved a consultant agreement for construction engineering and inspection services with PG Consultants Inc., with a contract cost not to exceed $116,500 and funds to be paid from the special highway fund.
Road and bridge staff described the scope as multiple turning lanes and intersection work concentrated south of town and at locations by Dollar General, Quail Meadows and other intersections. “They come in a couple hundred thousand below the engineer’s estimate,” Road and Bridge staff member Brian said of the low bid, noting Kilo Construction has completed prior county work. Brian said the state allocated $1,000,000 for the project and the county’s matched commitment will cover the remainder plus inspection costs.
Commissioners discussed schedule estimates for work to begin in spring (May or June). The consultant contract includes inspection hours that staff said are likely to be used for field inspection rather than additional design work; the contract was written with contingencies but is not expected to reach the upper limit in practice.
The motions to accept the Kilo Construction bid and to authorize the consultant agreement were both moved and seconded on the record and approved by the board.
The action will allow the county to proceed to the construction phase and to schedule inspection and contract administration work ahead of the expected spring start.
Votes at a glance: The board approved awarding the contract to Kilo Construction and approved the consultant agreement for inspection services; both motions passed during the Dec. 16 meeting.
