Portia City Limits - South (Surfacing) (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is requesting sealed bids for surfacing approximately 1.00 mile of County Road 504 in Lawrence County under State Job No. SA3859, with proposals due May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and contract completion by November 25, 2026.

The scope includes aggregate base course, reconstructed base course, asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) surface course, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous items, governed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Edition of 2014, supplemented by special provisions and supplemental specifications addressing asphalt design, quality control, traffic control, and material requirements. The contract requires detailed technical specifications for asphalt binder design and quality control and mandates electronic contract administration and document submittal. Bidders must register as eligible bidders with ARDOT prior to bidding by contacting pmd@ardot.gov or calling 501-569-2261 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the letting.

The successful bidder must furnish a proposal guaranty (bid bond) equal to 5% of the total bid amount, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, and a payment bond equal to 80% of the contract amount. Liquidated damages are assessed on a working-day basis at daily rates ranging from $140 to $3,500 depending on the original contract amount. The contract includes price adjustments for asphalt binder and fuel costs.

Bidders must submit an anti-collusion and debarment certification and certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and scrutinized companies, illegal immigrant employment restrictions, and energy industry boycotts.