Peace Valley Rd. Overlay (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on a Peace Valley Road overlay project in Sharp County, with proposals due June 24, 2026. The project involves overlaying approximately 1.40 miles of Peace Valley Road (State Job No. SA6740, federally aided F.A.P. No. 9970SA6740).

The scope includes aggregate base course installation, asphalt concrete hot mix surface course placement, cold milling of existing pavement, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous signage. Key quantities specified are 222 tons of aggregate base course, 2,515 gallons of tack coat, 2,554 tons of mineral aggregate for ACHM surface course (1/2"), 160 tons of asphalt binder (PG 64-22), 244 square yards of cold milling, 250 tons of ACHM patching, 14,784 linear feet of yellow reflectorized pavement marking, and signage items. A minimum bid price of $120.00 per ton is specified for asphalt binder (PG 64-22). All work must comply with the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Edition of 2014), supplemental specifications, and special provisions.

Bidders must be eligible under ARDOT requirements and hold valid contractor licensing and registration 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 bid opening to become eligible bidders and must acknowledge all addenda by email or fax.

A proposal guaranty of 5% of total bid amount, a performance bond equal to the full contract amount, and a payment bond equal to 80% of the full contract amount are required upon award. Mobilization cost may not exceed 5% of the subtotal bid amount. Project completion is November 25, 2026. Liquidated damages for this working-day project in the $100,000 to $500,000 range are assessed at $400 per day.