Crowley's Ridge Gravel Trail Respite Hub

Craighead County, Arkansas is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Crowley's Ridge Gravel Trail Respite Hub (Job No. 101261), with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2 p.m. local time to the Craighead County Judge's Office. Arkansas State Contractor Licensing Law requires both prime contractors and subcontractors to hold valid licenses prior to contract execution. Buy America provisions under 23 CFR 635.410 apply.

The scope includes construction of a respite hub featuring decorative gabion baskets, drilled concrete piers, wooden structure, and steel fabrication, plus a gravel parking area and utilities installation. Bidding documents are available for viewing at Jonesboro Blue Print & Supply, 222 Madison Street, Jonesboro, or electronically through SRIPlanRoom.com. Printed sets of bidding documents (three copies) may be obtained for a $100 deposit per set from the issuing office, Ecological Design Group, Inc., with full refunds available if documents are returned in good condition within 10 days after bid opening or if the bidder is awarded the contract.

Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount must accompany each submission. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 2 p.m.; attendance is encouraged but not required. Bidders should contact Ecological Design Group, Inc. at jdborgeson@ecologicaldg.com for the virtual meeting invitation. The project is funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-22) under Federal Aid Project TAPF-0016(95).