Stainless Steel for EARU Shower Project

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, specifically for the Arkansas Division of Correction East Arkansas Regional Unit (EARU), is soliciting bids for a Stainless Steel Shower Project located in Clark County. The procurement involves purchasing various stainless steel materials for max security shower installations, including 64 sheets of 12Ga 5'x10' 304 polished stainless steel, 20 sheets of 3/16"Ga and 14Ga 5'x10' 304 stainless steel, 200 sheets of 16Ga 5'x10' 304 polished stainless steel, 6 sheets of welded chain-mesh wire, 5 pieces of box tubing, 5 pieces of round bar, and 130 pieces of square tube. Bids must be submitted through ARBuy by January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an initial contract term of one year starting February 2025 and options for up to six additional one-year renewals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Estimated Total Cost, with the state reserving the right to negotiate if bids exceed available funding. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order issuance, with all shipping and handling charges included, and delivered to ADC Construction in Pine Bluff, AR.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with specific attention to minority and women-owned business participation. Contractors must complete several mandatory certifications, including an Equal Opportunity Policy, Contract and Grant Disclosure Form (per Executive Order 98-04), and documentation regarding ownership interests and potential conflicts of interest. Subcontractors must also meet similar disclosure requirements, with any subcontractor agreements requiring notification within 10 days and disclosure of contract amounts. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the bid response packet includes provisions for minority and women-owned business status reporting. Vendors must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to employment practices, boycott restrictions, and ethical standards. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the bid price sheet allows for detailed unit pricing across multiple stainless steel material specifications, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value.