Lonoke County Overlay No. 18 (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is requesting bids for Lonoke County Overlay No. 18 (S), a highway overlay project covering approximately 4.86 miles of various county roads, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes aggregate base course, asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) surface course, cold milling of existing asphalt pavement, ACHM patching, maintenance of traffic, pavement marking, and miscellaneous items. Prospective bidders must contact ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) to register as eligible bidders by 4:30 p.m. on June 23, 2026. The project is designated State Job No. SA4348.

Project completion is required by November 25, 2026. Bid documents include the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition), supplemental specifications, special provisions, and construction plans. All bidders must submit a Proposal Guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount and acknowledge all addenda prior to submission. Contractors and subcontractors performing work valued at $50,000 or more must hold current licensing from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.

Upon award, the contractor must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 80% of the contract amount. The project is subject to liquidated damages for delays. Contractors must complete ARDOT Vendor Registration, comply with federal nondiscrimination and boycott restrictions, and provide certifications regarding illegal immigrant employment and scrutinized company restrictions. All contractors must enroll in the SignetM system for subcontractor prompt-payment tracking and reporting, with a one-time fixed fee of $1,100 for prime contractors.