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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas Planning and Development Department for the demolition and removal of all debris from a condemned commercial structure located at 4412 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. The project scope includes removal of the structure, foundation, and footings; clearing and cleaning of the entire property; removal of border fencing on the east, west, and north sides; and removal of all building materials, demo debris, and accessories. A pre-bid meeting is mandatory and will be held on February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the project site; attendance is required to be eligible to submit a bid. The vendor questions deadline is February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and bids must be submitted electronically via the LRPROCURE portal by March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams on the same date at 11:00 AM. The selected contractor must begin work within three days of receiving the proceed order and must complete all work within sixty calendar days; failure to complete within the timeframe will result in liquidated damages assessed at $200 per day.

Pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and cents with all associated costs included; any costs not identified in the proposal but subsequently incurred will be borne by the vendor. Bid security is not required for bids under $50,000, but bids of $50,000 or more must include a bid bond of 5 percent of the total bid amount. The vendor must hold a valid Arkansas Contractors License (not required for bids under $50,000), a City of Little Rock Business License, and a Pulaski County Waste Hauler's Permit prior to performing work. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation and comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 each. The city will make payment within thirty days of invoice submission. The vendor must also sign the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock certifying that it does not boycott Israel and does not boycott the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries. No asbestos was found in the structure during inspection, eliminating the need for licensed abatement contractors.

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INVITATION TO BID

Demolition- 4412 Asher Avenue LR, AR 72204

City of Little Rock, Arkansas

The capital city of Arkansas is also the state’s largest municipality with over 202,000 people calling it home. The City of Little Rock employs over 2,500 employees in 16 departments. It is our mission to ensure our City is a safe, secure, and prospering place to live, work, and play.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr.

City of Little Rock, 500 W. Markham St., Little Rock Arkansas 72201 (501) 371-4560

City of Little Rock Invitation to Bid – [Project Title]

Contents

SCHEDULE AND ACCESS INFORMATION

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 PURPOSE

1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.3 DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENT

1.4 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

1.5 RESPONSE DOCUMENTS

1.6 NONCOLLUSION

1.7 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

1.8 ISRAEL BOYCOTT NOTICE

1.9 BOYCOTT OF THE ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMO INDUSTRIES

1.10 REQUIREMENT OF ADDENDUM

1.11 PAST PERFORMANCE

SECTION 2 – PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 GOAL

2.2 TERMS OF AWARD

2.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.5 INSURANCE AND WARRANTIES

2.6 PAYMENT STRUCTURE

2.7 PRICING

SECTION 3 – PERFORMANCE MATRIX

SECTION 4 – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

4.1 COMMUNICATION PLAN

4.2 JOINT VENTURE

SECTION 5 – SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 6 – CONTRACT

6.1 NEGOTIATIONS

6.2 ISSUANCE OF CONTRACT

6.3 COOPERATIVE USE

6.4 LIABILITY

SECTION 7 – INQUIRES AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 8 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SCHEDULE AND ACCESS INFORMATION

Schedule of Solicitations

Project ID | Title: Demolition of Commercial Structure- 4412 Asher Avenue- LR, AR 72204

Department: Planning and Development

Release Date: 2/10/2026 - 11AM

Vendor Questions

Deadline:

2/24/2026 – 5PM

Close Date: 3/3/2026 – 11AM

Pre-Bid Opening

Meeting

2/17/2026 - 11AM – 4412 Asher Avenue- Must be present to be eligible to bid

Bid Opening Information (Optional)

Bid Opening

MS Teams

Date: 03/03/2026 Time: 11:00 AM

Web Link: Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 243 783 023 035 20

Passcode: Passcode: 4L7wS9FQ

Dial-In: +1 972-371-0918, 904316759# United States, Dallas

Phone Confer. ID: 904 316 759#

Resources

Business Contact Little Rock Business Portal | City of Little Rock

Procurement Purchasing Division | City of Little Rock

LRPROCURE

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Israel Boycott Restriction Confirmation

By submitting a formal proposal to this Bid Solicitation, a Prospective Vendor agrees and certifies that they do not boycott Israel, and if selected will not boycott Israel during the aggregate term of the contract. Vendor must attach a signed copy of the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock form to the proposal submission.

Boycott of the Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, and AMO Industries

By submitting a formal proposal to this Bid Solicitation, a Prospective Vendor agrees and certifies that it does not boycott the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries and will not boycott the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries during the term of the contract.

Vendor must attach a signed copy of the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock form to the proposal submission.

Vendors must submit responses to this request online at LRProcure on or before the designated due date and time.

Responses should comply with all requirements stated in this bid solicitation. The Vendor is required to be both responsive and responsible as per the terms of this bid. If any conflict is identified in key terms (such as the quantity or type of work to be performed), the City of Little Rock reserves the right to disqualify the Vendor's response at its sole discretion.

The City reserves the right to revise the bid submission deadline. If the City needs to make changes or revisions, an addendum will be available on City of Little Rock bid portal under Public Notices.

The City has worked hard to make sure this request is correct, but it is up to the Bidder to check the proposal carefully because the City and its team are not responsible if there are mistakes or missing information. The responsibility for determining the full extent of the exposure to risk and verifying all information herein shall rest solely on those parties’ making proposals. The City, its representatives, and its agents shall not be responsible for any error or omission in this ITB, nor shall they be responsible for any Vendors or representatives' failure to verify the information herein and to determine the full extent of that exposure.

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 PURPOSE

The City of Little Rock has issued this Invitation to Bid (ITB) to businesses authorized in the State of Arkansas and qualified to provide the requested service(s) outlined in this bid document. [add additional text, if applicable]

1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Little Rock is the State Capital and the largest city in Arkansas. It was chartered in 1835 and is in the central part of the state, approximately 135 miles west of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 202,591 according to the 2020 census certified by the Arkansas State Treasurer. The 2026 operating budget revenues as approved by

Ordinance No. 22079 are $350,389,573 including the General Fund revenue budget of $271,999,104.

It is also a major cultural, economic, and governmental center in central Arkansas. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas Symphony

Orchestra, The Museum of Discovery, William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum, and the Mosaic Templars

Cultural Center, including a diverse array of outdoor recreational opportunities.

1.3 DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENT

A. The words “must” and “shall” signify a requirement of this solicitation and that Bidder’s agreement to and compliance with that item is mandatory.

B. Exceptions taken to any requirement in this solicitation, whether submitted in the Vendor’s response or in subsequent correspondence, may cause the Responder’s response to be disqualified.

C. Bidders may request exceptions to non-mandatory items. Bidder must clearly explain the requested exception and should reference the specific solicitation item number to which the exception applies.

1.4 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

A. The City has made every effort to use industry-accepted terminology in this bid solicitation and will attempt further to clarify any point of an item in question as indicated in the Clarification and Discussion of Proposal.

B. “Best Interests” used herein means practicing economical frugality, professionalism, and a firm commitment to the publicly stated goals of the City

C. “Bid Opening Meeting” is the formal process in which sealed bids are opened and the contents are revealed to all Bidders and the public (optional attendance).

D. “Commodity Code” is the standardized system of numbers used to identify goods and services being purchased. The City of Little Rock utilizes the NIGP Code.

E. “City” means the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. When the term “City” is used herein to reference any obligation of the City under a contract that results from this solicitation.

F. “Public Notice” is the EUNA bulletin board where the City can issue changes or new information about a project. Vendors can find this in the [Messages] section titled “Public Notices.” Vendors who have viewed a project will receive an email notification when a new public notice is posted.

G. “Prospective Vendor” means a person who submits a bid in response to this solicitation.

H. “Responsible bid” means a Vendor response that has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance.

I. “Responsive bid” A bid solicitation that is deemed to meet all the requirements set forward in the bid solicitation such as but not limited to bid instructions, technical requirements, general requirements, acceptance of terms and conditions, and provide complete information.

J. “Notice of Award” is the written notice of the acceptance of a bid from the City to the successful Vendor.

K. “Notice to Proceed” is written communication issued by the City to the contractor authorizing them to proceed with the work and establishing the date of commencement of the work.

L. “Specifications" A part of the contract documents consisting of written descriptions of a technical nature of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship.

M. “Supplementary Conditions” are modifications to adapt the specific requirements of the project and that may be imposed by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

N. “Work” is all labor necessary to produce the construction required by the contract documents, and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in the project. The contractor shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.

O. “Written Notice” is any notice to any party relative to any part of this Agreement shall be in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed, when posted by certified or registered mail to the said party or his authorized representative.

P. “Vendor” means a person who sells or contracts to sell commodities and/or services.

Q. The words “Responder,” “Bidder,” and “Vendor” are used synonymously in this document.

R. The terms “Invitation to Bid,” “ITB,” and “Solicitation” are used synonymously in this document.

S. The terms “bid,” “response,” and "submission" are used synonymously in this document.

T. Acronyms:

A. ADEQ: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality

B. NESHAP: National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

C. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

1.5 RESPONSE DOCUMENTS

The Bidder’s responsive/responsible proposal must be submitted thru LRPROCURE Bid Opportunities Portal on or before the closing date and time. Other documents and/or information required must be attached to bid solicitation upon submission.

1.6 NONCOLLUSION

Bidder shall represent and warrant that in connection with a response to this solicitation:

A. The Bidder has not been a party to any collusion among Responder(s) in the restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price or to refrain from bidding.

B. The Bidder has not been a party to any collusion with any official or employee of the City of Little Rock as to quantity, quality, or price in the prospective contract or any other terms of said prospective contract.

C. The Bidder has not been a party in any discussion between Bidders and any official of City concerning the exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in the letting of a contract.

D. Bidder's failure to disclose such a relationship may result in one of the following:

1. The City’s rejection of the Responder's response.

2. The City’s cancellation of any resultant contract.

1.7 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

A. Response documents pertaining to this solicitation will become the property of the City of Little Rock and shall be subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

1.8 ISRAEL BOYCOTT NOTICE

A. Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-1-503, a public entity shall not enter into a contract valued at

$1,000 or greater with a company unless the contract includes a written certification that the person or company is not currently engaged in and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel.

B. Vendor's signature on the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock form shall represent and warrant they do not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the remaining aggregate term of the contract.

1.9 BOYCOTT OF THE ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMO INDUSTRIES

Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-1-1002, a public entity shall not enter into a contract valued at $1,000 or greater with a company unless the contract includes a written certification that the person or company is not currently engaged in and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in a boycott of the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries. The signed Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of

Little Rock form shall represent the Bidder’s compliance.

1.10 REQUIREMENT OF ADDENDUM

This solicitation shall be modified only by an addendum written and authorized by City.

1.11 PAST PERFORMANCE

A Vendor's past performance with City may be used to determine if the Bidder is “responsible”. Responses submitted by the Bidder determined to be non-responsible shall be disqualified.

SECTION 2 – PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 GOAL

The City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department is seeking professional demolition and removal of all debris from the condemned commercial structure located at 4412 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204.

2.2 TERMS OF AWARD

A. The bid shall be awarded on an “all or none basis,” to the lowest qualified bidder who meets all specified requirements, and who has the absolute capability to provide the required services. Responses to this bid solicitation will be used by the City of Little Rock to determine if the vendor has the appropriate experience, licensures, and qualifications to be considered for the project.

B. The Vendor must have a license to operate in the State of Arkansas.

C. The City of Little Rock Treasury Management Division will determine validity of all business licenses.

D. For more information regarding business licenses requirements, contact the Treasury Division | City of Little Rock.

E. The City reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid.

F. Bidder must attach a signed copy of the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock form to the bid submission.

2.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified bidders must submit a Statement of Vendor’s Qualifications responding to ALL the following questions.

The responses provided must be clear and comprehensive. The statement shall be submitted in the form of a PDF attachment with your bid. The bidder may provide supplemental information, if deemed necessary.

A. Name of Bidder

B. Mailing Address (if more than one office, identify primary office responsible for bid)

C. Telephone and fax numbers.

D. Email address and contact information attached.

E. Date when organization was formed.

F. If incorporated, what year did you incorporate?

G. How many years have you engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name?

https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/finance/divisions/treasury/ https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/finance/divisions/treasury/

H. Detail the background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including the officers.

I. What are your contracts on hand? Provide a schedule of contracts and anticipated date(s) of completion.

J. Describe your firm’s qualifications and character of work.

K. Have you ever failed to successfully and/or satisfactorily complete any work awarded to you?

L. Have you ever been in default on a contract? If so, where, and why?

M. For the past five (5) years have your firm had any judgements filed against it for failure to pay materials suppliers, any damages to property or any other reason under contract? If so, please provide a list of judgments and explanations, if applicable.

N. For the past five (5) years have your firm had any liens, judgements, or certificates of indebtedness for failure to pay taxes or workers’ compensation insurance? If so, please provide a list of any liens, judgements, or certificate of indebtedness and explanations, if applicable.

O. Upon request, can you provide any other information that may be required by the City of Little Rock?

P. The Vendor MUST attend the pre-bid meeting on 02-17-2026 at 11AM at 4412 Asher Avenue, LR, AR 72204, to be eligible to submit a bid on this project.

2.4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Description of Work Required

Remove Structure, foundation, and footings X

Remove Structure, leave slab and footings

Cut and clean/clear entire property (must be able to mow after demolition) X

Cut down all bushes and small trees not on a fence line X

Cut back all bushes and small trees on fence line, including any ditches and/or alleys

X

Trim tree branches to no less than 8’ from the ground

Remove all building materials, demo debris, footings, Poles, Mailboxes, concrete or brick pads & trash

X

Remove Driveways, leaving only the driveway skirt at the street

Remove all sidewalks except for the public sidewalks

Remove all Accessory Structure(s).

Fill Required.

Fill may be required. X

Remove Dead Tree.

Remove storm shelter and fill.

Fill in well.

Leave North Border Fencing.

Leave East Border Fencing.

Leave South Border Fencing.

Leave West Border Fencing.

Leave all fencing.

Remove all interior fencing.

Remove North border fence. X

Remove East border fence. X

Remove South border fence.

Remove West border fence. X

Leave all Retaining Walls.

Remove all retaining walls.

Leave North retaining wall.

Leave East retaining wall.

Leave South retaining wall.

Leave West retaining wall.

2.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All aspects of the project must meet current Federal ADA Regulations and Standards.

B. Vendors shall be in compliance with the requirement of Act 150 of 1965 of the State of Arkansas, effective June 3, 1965, (codified as amended at Ark. Code Ann. §§ 17-25-301 through 17-25-316), which is the current Arkansas State Licensing Law for Contractors. The Vendor shall indicate on the bid form the current license number as issued by the applicable licensing entity.

C. It is expressly agreed that Contractor is acting as an independent contractor in performing the Work described herein.

D. The vendor shall provide proof of a valid Arkansas Contractors License prior to performing any work on this project. In accordance with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, this is not necessary for bids under $50,000.

E. If asbestos was found in the inspection, the vendor or subcontractor being used for the asbestos abatement must be licensed for asbestos abatement according to ADEQ standards before proceeding with demolition.

***NO ASBESTOS WAS FOUND IN THE STRUCTURE

F. If asbestos was found in the inspection, the vendor or subcontractor being used shall file an NOI Letter with the ADEQ and follow their asbestos abatement procedures, as well as taking debris to an ADEQ approved asbestos land fill.

G. The vendor shall provide proof of a City of Little Rock Business License prior to performing any work on this project.

H. The vendor shall provide proof of a valid Pulaski County Waste Hauler’s Permit prior to performing any work on this project.

I. Bid Security

All city construction or demolition bids awarded that are $50,000 or more require a Bid Bond of five (5.0) percent (%) of the total bid submission. This requirement can be satisfied by cashier's check drawn upon a bank or trust company doing business in this state of Arkansas, or by a corporate bid bond (see form at end of

Scope of work). Again, the Bid Bond is not necessary if bid is less than $50,000.

PLEASE NOTE IF REQUIRED THE BID BOND OR CASHIERS CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED AT CITY HALL BEFORE

THE CLOSE OF THE BID OR BID WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Department of Finance, Room 315, 500 West Markham

Little Rock, AR 72201

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS.

A. All structures listed shall be thoroughly saturated with water during the demolition process to control dust.

B. The vendor shall be responsible for preparation and filing of all waste manifest forms.

C. The vendor shall be responsible for notification to the Arkansas One-Call System for utility location and removal.

D. The vendor shall be responsible for providing water for saturating structures and all associated fees.

E. Upon completion, all lots must be properly level and graded, and all debris and overgrowth shall be removed from premises. Adjacent alleys and/or right of ways must be included in the area requiring overgrowth removal.

F. All approved structure(s) located onsite shall be included in the demolition.

G. The vendor shall be responsible for all dumping fees.

H. Copies of all dumping receipts for each structure, from an approved landfill including those accepting asbestos waste, must be furnished to the city department by the vendor upon completion of contract.

I. The vendor shall use a licensed landfill and authorized to accept asbestos containing material and other associated environmental waste. Please see attached environmental report.

J. The vendor shall obtain and provide proof of the Demolition Permit for each structure.

K. The vendor shall purchase a sewer seal from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority prior to obtaining a Demolition Permit.

L. The vendor shall ensure that all vehicles used for the transportation of asbestos materials and demolition debris possess and display the appropriate hauling permit at all times.

M. The vendor shall ensure that all demolition debris is fully covered or tarped during transport from the demolition site to the dumpsite.

N. The vendor shall comply with State and Federal regulations, as well as ADEQ, NESHAP, and OSHA regulations during the demolition and disposal process.

O. The vendor shall maintain dust during the demolition by attaching to a fire hydrant or from a water truck with the equal water pressure. If attaching to a fire hydrant to achieve this requirement the vendor shall have the following:

1. Permission from Central Arkansas Water Company to connect.

2. The proper size fire hose

3. Fire hydrant meter obtained from Central Arkansas Water Company for a deposit.

P. The vendor shall contact 411 to ensure all utilities are disconnected.

Q. The vendor shall not begin work until they have met with a City Official at the site to verify the site location and the description of the work to be performed.

R. The vendor shall contact the City Official prior to grading or filling the site.

S. The vendor shall install, construct, repair and maintain erosion and sedimentation items, and install grass seed on each location after demolition of structure.

T. The vendor shall maintain erosion and sedimentation items until there is an eighty (80) percent growth of vegetation on site.

U. The vendor shall perform an interior inspection of the property immediately before demolition.

V. The vendor shall be required to start work within three (3) days from issuance of proceed order and onsite visit with City Official The vendor shall complete all work within sixty (60) calendar days.

Failure to complete within sixty (90) calendar days plus any approved extensions will result in the assessment of liquidated damages, in the amount of $200.00 per day, which will be deducted from the final payment.

W. Please note, the City of Little Rock will provide the asbestos study. If asbestos abatement is required, the vendor will subcontract the abatement with a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.

Upon bid submission, the vendor will separate and list the cost of the demolition and haul off, and the cost of the asbestos abatement. The price sheet for bid submission will have a line for the demolition and haul off, and a line for the asbestos abatement costs. A copy of the invoice from the abatement company will be provided upon request as proof of compliance.

The sum of both totals will be the bid total, and the vendor will pay the asbestos abatement contractor upon payment by the City.

X. The job is not finished until a representative from Planning meets with the vendor to inspect the job and collect the disposal tickets from the ADEQ permitted landfill where the asbestos was deposited.

2.6 INSURANCE AND WARRANTIES

The Vendor shall carry the following insurances throughout the term of the contract and any extension thereof.

Prior to award of a resulting contract, the Vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Little Rock as additional insured.

Workmen’s Compensation (statutory requirements)

Comprehensive General Liability – one million dollars ($1,000,000)

Personal Injury – one million dollars ($1,000,000)

Property Damage and other liabilities – one million dollars ($1,000,000)

2.7 PAYMENT STRUCTURE

A. The Vendor shall submit all invoices resulting from contract purchase order to the City of Little Rock’s -

Accounts Payable Division, Department of Finance, Room 315, 500 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201 at:

accountspayable@littlerock.gov. Email invoice preferred.

B. The City follows a standard thirty (30) day net terms.

2.8 PRICING

A. Any cost not identified by the successful Vendor but subsequently incurred in order to achieve successful operation shall be borne by the Vendor.

mailto:accountspayable@littlerock.gov

B. To allow time to evaluate responses, prices shall be valid for ninety (90) days following the bid opening.

C. Pricing shall include all associated costs. The City will not pay any cost not listed in the Vendor’s price proposal—unless the City agrees in writing—even if it’s later required for services, equipment, or service quality.

D. The City should receive any discounts offered by, or available to the Vendor. For term contracts the beginning date for computing discounts will be the date of invoice or the date of delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.

E. Prices quoted are to be net prices. If the Vendor makes an error in extending total prices, the City may accept the lesser amount whether reflected by extension or by the correct multiple of the unit price.

F. Any prices in the response have been arrived at without collusion.

G. All bid pricing shall be quoted in U.S. dollars and cents ($).

SECTION 3 – PERFORMANCE MATRIX

The City seeks to collaborate with the Vendor and other stakeholders to enhance accountability and contract management, improve results, and adjust the delivery of products and/or services based on learning what works.

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1. How many days (within the required parameters of this bid) did the contractor take to complete the project?

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2. For the duration of the project, what percentage of the time was the contractor available to receive and respond to routine phone calls?

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3. On a scale from 1 to 10, how satisfactory was the vendor’s work upon completion of the project?

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SECTION 4 – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

4.1 COMMUNICATION PLAN

A. To manage this contract and the goals outlined in sections herein, the City will collect performance data and regularly discuss performance metrics with selected Vendors.

4.2 JOINT VENTURE

A. A joint proposal submitted by two or more Vendors is acceptable.

B. In the event of a joint venture, documentation must be submitted with the proposals identifying all participating business entities.

C. Prior to the award, a binding agreement between the participants must be provided. The City will recognize both companies as one entity.

D. The City shall have a single point of operational contact with the entity that is formed pursuant to this provision.

E. Two companies with the same physical address or with a single point of operational contact will be considered one entity.

SECTION 5 – SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

A. City of Little Rock Ordinance 20,482 § 1, 10-3-11, Sections 18.51 – 18.53:

https://library.municode.com/ar/little_rock/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18MIPROF_AR

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B. Act 1068 – “To Repeal The Arkansas Prevailing Wage Law; And To Provide Flexibility To Cities And Counties For Capital Construction Projects; And To Declare An Emergency:

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2017%2F2017R&measureno=sb601

SECTION 6 – CONTRACT

6.1 NEGOTIATIONS

A. If the City chooses, negotiations may be conducted with the highest-ranking prospective Vendor. Negotiations are conducted at the sole discretion of the City.

B. If negotiations fail to result in a contract, the City may begin the negotiation process with the next highest ranking prospective Vendor. The negotiation process may be repeated until the anticipated successful Vendor has been determined, or until such a time the City decides not to move forward with an award.

6.2 ISSUANCE OF CONTRACT

A. Any resultant contract of this bid solicitation is subject to City approval processes which may include board review.

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6.3 COOPERATIVE USE

A. The City of Little Rock, as the issuing office for this solicitation, shall be the leading agency for this contract.

Other governmental entities may participate in any contract resulting from this solicitation that falls under its scope of work throughout the life of the contract.

B. The Vendor must agree to offer the same pricing, terms, and conditions to participating governmental entities as outlined in this solicitation.

6.4 LIABILITY

The City of Little Rock shall not assume liability or obligation on behalf of any other governmental entity that may use any contract resulting from this solicitation. All purchases and payment transactions shall be made directly between the Vendor and the requesting entity

SECTION 7 – INQUIRES AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bid submissions must be submitted electronically via LRPROCURE powered EUNA Brand Solutions prior to the bid closing data. Bid Closing Date is listed under “Important Events.

Any questions or inquiries regarding a bid solicitation must be submitted prior to the Questions Due Date.

Questions Due Date is listed under “Important Events.” Once this date has passed, no further communication shall occur between City of Little Rock and suppliers or service providers.

For any system-related questions, technical errors and/or help, please contact EUNA Technical Support or using the Help Button or at support@gobonfire.com Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm EST.

Bids Submissions may be revised and resubmitted prior to the Bid Closing Date. Only submitted submissions will be considered.

Opening Bid Webex Meeting link:

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Meeting ID: 243 783 023 035 20

Passcode: 4L7wS9FQ

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+1 972-371-0918, 904316759#,, United States, Dallas

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Phone conference ID: 904316759# https://littlerock.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:support@gobonfire.com https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjU2MGM4NWMtYzk3YS00NWY1LWI3NmEtYzA4M2YxNDhjMjk3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2284d336e2-3cb3-4ee8-91ca-5e4f107776ce%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c9580e04-65aa-43b9-a5fb-9e8b01cf19c4%22%7d tel:+19723710918,,178963243 https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/1a6ac4e8-f9a4-41db-a3bc-04bc7023d282?id=178963243

SECTION 8 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All prospective Vendors who submit a proposal agree to be bound by the City of Little Rock Standard Terms and Conditions for Vendors and the online EUNA Terms & Conditions.

https://www.littlerock.gov/media/22981/standards-and-conditions-2025.pdf https://www.littlerock.gov/media/22981/standards-and-conditions-2025.pdf https://www.bonfire.com/terms-and-conditions/

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