Texarkana Visitor Center - East (Pavement Repairs) (S) Miller County/I-30

The Arkansas State Highway Commission (ARDOT) is requesting bids for concrete pavement repairs on Interstate 30 in Miller County near the Texarkana Visitor Center, spanning 4.20 miles, with bids due August 12, 2026. This is a federal-aid highway construction project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Buy America provisions for construction materials, and extensive federal compliance obligations including Title VI nondiscrimination, Section 504, ADA, and Executive Order 11246 equal-employment requirements.

The scope comprises removal and disposal of concrete pavement for patching, maintenance of traffic, raised pavement markings, and miscellaneous associated items. Work is governed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition) with supplemental specifications and special provisions. Mobilization costs are limited to 5 percent of subtotal. The project is funded through Federal Highway Administration sources (NHPP-30-11(1)) and exceeds $2,000, triggering Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions requiring overtime compensation at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding forty per week.

Bidders must become eligible by contacting ARDOT at pmd@ardot.edu or 501-569-2261 by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting and must acknowledge all addenda. Proposals must include signed bid bonds submitted by the deadline specified on the proposal documents. All work requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental standards. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages and price adjustments for fuel and class C fly ash in Portland cement concrete. Contractors must maintain traffic control throughout performance and submit certified payroll. Mandatory electronic bidding and document submission are required.