Strengthening urban flood risk reduction infrastructure along the Kansas River levee system, Mobley Contractors Inc. has been awarded an $18,803,862 firm-fixed-price contract. The civil works award finances the construction of critical flood protection closure structures, including two stoplog structures and two sandbag closures on either side of bridge crossings over local levee units.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Mobley Contractors Inc. |
| Award Date: | August 21, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $18,803,862 |
| Project: | Levee Closure Structures Construction (Stoplog & Sandbag Closures) |
| Location: | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Contract Number: | W912DQ-26-C-A044 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This essential flood damage reduction project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District. The Kansas City District oversees civil works, levee safety, and water resource management across the Missouri River Basin. The Kansas Citys Levees flood risk management system protects dense commercial, industrial, and residential areas along the Kansas and Missouri rivers. Bridge crossings where transportation arteries pass through earthen levees present potential flood gap vulnerabilities during high-water events. Constructing engineered stoplog structures and sandbag closure foundations ensures flood fighting teams can rapidly seal levee openings, maintaining structural flood line continuity and protecting billions of dollars in urban infrastructure against major river crests through 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Morrilton, Arkansas, Mobley Contractors Inc. is an experienced heavy civil contractor specializing in bridge construction, concrete structures, floodwalls, water control facilities, and heavy earthwork for public agencies. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Constructing reinforced concrete levee closures around active rail and highway bridge abutments requires specialized structural engineering, precise earthwork compaction, deep foundation support, and careful coordination with transportation authorities to prevent service disruptions. Public-private investments in engineered levee closures remain critical to ensuring long-term climate resilience across Midwestern river valleys.
