Craighead County Reseal (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for resealing approximately 6.11 miles of roadway in Craighead County (County Road 324 and County Road 534) under State Job No. SA1669, with bids due May 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must be prequalified with ARDOT and hold proper Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licensure for work valued at $50,000 or more. The scope includes fog seal application, rejuvenating mass crack treatment, pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous items across 2.99 miles and 3.12 miles of respective roadways. Work must comply with the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) and applicable supplemental specifications, special provisions, and construction plans.

The project completion date is October 16, 2026. Bidders must submit a Proposal Guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must execute a Performance Bond for the full contract amount and a Payment Bond equal to 80% of the contract amount. Liquidated damages are assessed on a daily basis according to a tiered schedule based on original contract amount, ranging from $140 to $3,500 per working day.

All prospective bidders must comply with federal and state certifications, including anti-collusion and debarment certifications, boycott restrictions, and illegal immigrant employment prohibitions. Contractors must establish contact information for motorist damage claims prior to construction and utilize the Signet application for tracking subcontractor prompt payments at no cost during the soft launch phase. This is a State Aid County Job (Code 9970).