Pope County Line - Little Rock Interstate Sign Upgrades (S) - Conway, Faulkner, & Pulaski Counties/Various

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is soliciting bids on the Pope County Line - Little Rock Interstate Sign Upgrades project (State Job No. 012535, NHPP-0076(380)) across Conway, Faulkner, and Pulaski Counties, with bids due August 12, 2026. This is a federal-aid highway construction contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements, DBE program compliance, and liquidated damages procedures.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing overhead and ground-mounted signs, replacement of four overhead structures across various interstates, earthwork, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, and installation of new sign items. Work is governed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) supplemented by special provisions on labor standards, safety, nondiscrimination, and quality control. Contractors must perform a minimum of 30 percent of contract work with their own organization, excluding ARDOT-designated specialty items. A proposal guaranty (bid bond) signed by both a company officer and surety agent is required, with paper bonds arriving before the deadline specified in the proposal documents.

The contract is funded through Federal-Aid Highway Program funds and applies federal environmental standards under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Contractors must submit certified weekly payrolls demonstrating Davis-Bacon compliance and maintain comprehensive labor records for three years post-completion. Mobilization costs are limited to five percent of the subtotal, and price adjustments for fuel apply. Mandatory electronic document submittal is required.

Bidders must register as eligible contractors by contacting ARDOT at pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261, with registration required by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting. The contract is mandatory electronic. Debarment certification and lobbying prohibitions apply to this contract exceeding $100,000.