Ashley County Overlay No. 7 (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Ashley County Overlay No. 7, a highway resurfacing project on approximately 2.10 miles of County Roads 72, 73, and 491 in Ashley County, with proposals due May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified with ARDOT prior to submission, with qualification status required by 4:30 p.m. the day before the letting.

The project scope includes Asphalt Concrete Hot Mix surface course application, ACHM patching, reflectorized yellow pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous sign and traffic control items. Estimated quantities comprise 2,506 gallons of tack coat, 2,186 tons of mineral aggregate, 152 tons of asphalt binder (PG 64-22), 40 tons of ACHM patching material, 280 square feet of signs, and 10,560 linear feet of reflectorized paint marking. All work must comply with the 2014 Edition Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and applicable supplemental and special provisions.

The project is federally funded under the State Aid County Job program (Code 9970, State Job No. SA0253, Federal Aid Project 9970SA0253). The contract completion date is November 25, 2026. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount. Upon award, performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and payment bonds equal to 80% of the contract amount are required. Liquidated damages apply based on the original contract amount and contract type designation. Contractors must comply with prompt payment requirements through the Signet application for subcontractor payments and maintain certifications including anti-collusion, debarment, boycott restrictions, and illegal immigrant employment restrictions.