Hwy. 110 – North (Overlay) (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a highway overlay project on approximately 2.52 miles of Dry Mountain Road (Highway 110 – North) in Cleburne County under State Job No. SA1260, with proposals due June 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. This is a State Aid County Job (Code 9970) funded with state resources, not federal-aid eligible work.

The scope consists of ACHM surface course placement (3,349 tons of mineral aggregate and 210 tons of asphalt binder PG 64-22), cold milling of existing asphalt pavement (657 square yards), tack coat application (2,665 gallons), white and yellow reflectorized pavement marking (27,034 linear feet each), signage (198 square feet), and maintenance of traffic (lump sum). Work must be completed by November 25, 2026. All work must conform to Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Edition of 2014), supplemental specifications, and special provisions addressing asphalt mixture design, quality control, and traffic control devices compliant with MASH standards.

Bidders must be prequalified with ARDOT. Contractors and subcontractors performing work financed with state funds estimated at $50,000 or more must provide evidence of licensure with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Prospective bidders must contact ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting to become eligible bidders and must acknowledge all addenda.

A proposal guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required. Performance and payment bonds are required in amounts equal to 100 percent and 80 percent of the contract value, respectively. Mobilization costs may not exceed five percent of the subtotal. Contractors must comply with ARDOT's prompt payment requirements using the Signet application, with a one-time fixed fee of $1,100 for the prime contractor. Bidders must submit vendor registration information, anti-collusion and debarment certifications, and certifications regarding boycotts and illegal immigrant restrictions prior to award. Liquidated damages provisions apply based on contract value.