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Shawnee awards Midland Drive contract to Superior Bowen after bid protest; McAnany contests decision
Summary
After staff ruled the two lowest bids nonresponsive under KDOT's LPA manual, the council approved a roughly $8 million contract with Superior Bowen for Midland Drive improvements; McAnany representatives urged awarding their lower bid or rebidding and warned of potential taxpayer cost, while staff cited a risk of losing $4 million in STBG funds if KDOT rules otherwise.
The Shawnee City Council on Feb. 9 approved awarding the Midland Drive improvement construction contract to Superior Bowen Asphalt Company after staff determined the two lowest bids were nonresponsive under Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) LPA (local public authority) rules. The project will widen the roadway, add stormwater infrastructure, install bike lanes and a new sidewalk; staff said the city is receiving $4,000,000 in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds contingent on compliance with KDOT requirements.
Public Works Director Kevin Manning told the council that six bids were received, that the lowest two bids were found nonresponsive for incomplete documentation, and that KDOT staff…
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