Highway 86 - West (Reseal) (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for highway reseal work on approximately 1.80 miles of Crossroads Road in Prairie County, State Job No. SA5955, with proposals due June 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The scope consists of ACHM surface course, single asphalt surface treatment, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous items. Work must begin when ordered by the Engineer or within ten days of contract award, with project completion required by October 16, 2026. The project is classified as a State Aid County Job (Code 9970) and operates under the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Edition of 2014, supplemented by special provisions and supplemental specifications governing bidding, electronic contracting, liquidated damages, and price adjustments.

All bidders must be prequalified with ARDOT and registered with Bid Express to submit proposals electronically. Potential bidders must contact ARDOT's Program Management Division (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the bid letting to establish eligibility. Proposals must include a proposal guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount; successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds upon award.

The contract includes price adjustment provisions for asphalt binder and diesel fuel fluctuations calculated using monthly price indices; contractors may opt out of fuel price adjustments. Liquidated damages are assessed at $140 per working day. Contractors must comply with prompt payment requirements through the Signet application (registration fee of $1,100) and utilize the Doc Express system for all electronic contract documentation and submittals. Bidders must certify compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination, anti-collusion, debarment, boycott, and illegal immigrant employment restrictions.