Highway 177 - North (Level & Reseal) (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for level and reseal work on 3.38 miles of Dolph Road (Highway 177 - North) in Izard County under State Job SA3354, with proposals due May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. through Bid Express electronic bidding. Prospective bidders must be prequalified with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and must contact the Program Management Division at (501) 569-2261 by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to bid opening to establish eligibility.

The scope includes asphalt concrete hot mix surface course, asphalt surface treatment, ACHM patching of existing roadway, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous items. Work is governed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) plus supplemental and special provisions covering asphalt materials, quality control, recycled asphalt pavement, and traffic control.

The contractor must begin work within ten days of receiving the work order and complete all work on or before October 16, 2026. A proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required in the form of a bank draft, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond. Upon award, the contractor must furnish a Performance bond equal to the full contract amount and a Payment bond equal to 80% of the full contract amount. Liquidated damages range from $140 to $3,500 per day depending on contract value. The project is subject to federal aid certification requirements where applicable and mandatory compliance with anti-collusion, debarment, and boycott certifications under Arkansas law. Electronic contract execution is required.