Public Works Projects
The Engineering division is responsible for the survey, utility relocation coordination, design, and construction inspection of road and bridge construction projects in unincorporated Johnson County. Funding for these projects is from the Road and Bridge CIP budget. These projects are typically contracted out and information on accessing projects for bid can be found below.
Projects for Bid
Suppliers may learn of projects for bid opportunities with Johnson County's Bids/RFP portal (IonWave).
Potential vendors must register (free of charge) and indicate commodities of interest to receive and respond to formal solicitations electronically.
Safety Improvement Projects
Public Works’ long-range vision to improve traffic safety is to construct road safety improvements. These projects are generally modest safety enhancements consisting of shoulders, drainage improvements and clearing obstacles next to the road. The informational guide explains safety improvements in more detail.
Project Highlight - Mission Road
Mission Road, south of the Blue River, is an unengineered and unimproved road. Growth and traffic continue to increase in unincorporated Johnson County and in particular in the area of Mission Road. Safety improvements are needed starting at the Blue River bridge and continuing south to 199th Street. The Mission Road Improvements guide helps to explain the intention and timing of future improvements along the Mission Road corridor.
Project Highlight - 199th Street, Renner Road to Antioch Road
199th Street, between Renner Road and Antioch Road, is an unengineered and unimproved road. Growth and traffic continue to increase in unincorporated Johnson County. Safety improvements are needed starting at Renner Road and continuing east to Antioch Road. The 199th Street Improvements guide helps to explain the intention and timing of future improvements along the 199th Street corridor.