Highways 7 & 70B Pedestrian Improvements (Garland County) (S)

The Arkansas State Highway Commission (ARDOT) is soliciting bids on pedestrian improvements for Highways 7 and 70B in Garland County, with bids due November 4, 2026. This is a federal-aid highway construction project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, and DBE compliance under 49 CFR Part 26.

The project improves ADA compliance and safety across 2.80 miles and includes removal and disposal, earthwork, Portland cement concrete pavement, asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) binder and surface courses, cold milling, ACHM patching, maintenance of traffic, minor drainage, erosion control, traffic signal items, pavement marking, and miscellaneous items. Funding flows through Federal Aid Project VRU-9210(58) and HSIP-9210(58).

Bidders must contact ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) to become eligible by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to bid opening and must acknowledge all addenda. A Proposal Guaranty (Bid Bond) signed by both a company officer and surety agent is required by the deadline. Mobilization bids are capped at 5% of the subtotal. Unit prices for asphalt binder, relocating precast concrete barrier, water, and mobilization are subject to minimum or maximum price verification requirements. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with federal labor standards, provide certified weekly payrolls, and maintain comprehensive records for three years post-completion. The project incorporates standard specifications edition of 2014, comprehensive supplemental specifications, special provisions, and required federal contract provisions including nondiscrimination, debarment certification, environmental compliance, and vehicle preference regulations.