Highway 412 Improvements (Carroll & Madison Counties) (S) - Milling & Overlay

The Arkansas State Highway Commission (ARDOT) is requesting bids for milling and overlay work on approximately 11.203 miles of Highway 412 in Carroll and Madison Counties under State Job No. A90051, with bids due November 4, 2026. This is a federally funded Highway Project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses cold milling of existing asphalt pavement, asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) surface course and patching, removal and disposal of guardrail, guardrail installation, rumble strips and stripes, pavement marking, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous construction items across Highway 412 Sections 3, 4, and 5. Contractors must maintain a 30-percent self-performance requirement on this National Highway System project and provide a competent superintendent with full authority over construction operations. All subcontracts require writing and contracting officer approval. Mobilization costs are capped at 5% of subtotal. All bid items require unit pricing.

Contractors must comply with federal and state labor standards, including payment of prevailing wages to all laborers and mechanics, submission of certified weekly payrolls, and maintenance of comprehensive employment records for three years following project completion. The contract incorporates FHWA Form 1273 required provisions covering nondiscrimination, safety standards, debarment certifications, and prohibition on convict labor. Compliance with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act is mandatory.

Bidders must become eligible by contacting ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting and must acknowledge all addenda. Bid submission is mandatory through electronic contract submission and document management systems, with compliance verification required through system-generated green folder status indicators prior to bid opening. The proposal documents incorporate the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) and construction plans.