2026 Asphalt Materials

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas is requesting bids for asphalt materials supply on an as-needed basis for road construction and maintenance projects throughout 2026 under IFB-26-31, with bids due May 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

The scope includes 4,200 tons of ACHM 9.5MM Superpave PG 64-22 (NO RAS) surface course per AHTD 2014 Specifications Section 407 and 1,000 tons of ACHM 12.5MM PG 70-22 surface course per City of Bentonville Municipal Code Section 700.06. The selected vendor must supply materials within five days of initial request and maintain asphalt production facilities meeting all environmental regulations, a certified quality control program with test results for each batch, and 24/7 emergency contact support. Bidders must hold a valid Arkansas contractor's license and provide proof of ability to obtain required insurance.

The contract term is eight months. Materials are delivered FOB to the City's Street Department at 3200 SW Municipal Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712. Pricing remains firm through December 31, 2026, and bids must include the City's 9.5% sales tax. Award is based on lowest and most responsible total bid price considering conformance to specifications, quality, delivery time, references, and past performance.

Bid submittals must include a 5% bid bond (certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond), notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder Qualifications form, Contractor/Vendor Disclosure, and Specifications acknowledgment. Plant start-up fees, if any, must be listed separately; unlisted fees will not be paid. Performance and payment bonds are not required. Questions are due April 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CST. The estimated award date is May 26, 2026.