Cleveland County Level & Reseal (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is requesting bids on a State Aid County road-resurfacing project in Cleveland County, with bids due May 20, 2026. The project requires DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) participation certification. Contractors must be prequalified with ARDOT and hold an Arkansas Contractor License for work estimated at $50,000 or more when financed entirely with state funds.

The scope covers leveling and resealing approximately 3.45 miles of roadway: 1.70 miles of Banks Road and 1.75 miles of Harrelson Road (State Job No. SA1363). Work includes fog seal, asphalt surface treatment, asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) surface course placement, maintenance of traffic, pavement marking, and miscellaneous items. The contract is subject to price-adjustment provisions for asphalt binder and diesel fuel fluctuations based on monthly indices, with adjustments included in progress payment estimates.

All proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Express with a digital signature from an authorized representative. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express and contact ARDOT's Program Management Division at (501) 569-2261 by 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to bid opening to become eligible bidders. A proposal guaranty in the form of a bank draft, certified check, cashier's check, or electronic bid bond must be received prior to bid download. Contractors must comply with mandatory electronic contracting through Doc Express and mandatory electronic document submittal for all correspondence and submittals; paper documents will not be accepted. Prompt payment requirements for subcontractors using the Signet application apply during the soft launch phase at no cost.

Liquidated damages are assessed for working day projects at rates ranging from $140 per day for contracts under $100,000 to $3,500 per day for contracts exceeding $30 million. The project specifications reference the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) as the base specification, supplemented by extensive special provisions and supplemental specifications.