Upper Grade Separation (East of Lafayette County Line) (S)

The Arkansas State Highway Commission (ARDOT) is requesting bids for construction of an Upper Grade Separation on State Highway 82 in Columbia County, with bids due September 23, 2026. This is a Federal-aid highway construction project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Buy America materials provisions, and comprehensive civil rights compliance including Title VI and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The project scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, earthwork, asphalt concrete hot mix (base, binder, and surface courses), cold milling of existing pavement, approach slabs and gutters, maintenance of traffic, concrete ditch paving, minor drainage, guardrail installation, erosion control, rumble strips in asphalt shoulders, pavement marking, and construction of one continuous plate girder unit measuring 856.16 feet. The project spans 1.256 miles east of the Lafayette County Line and is designated State Job No. 070458 and Federal Aid Project CPFCDS-NHPP-NHPE-0014(36).

Prospective bidders must contact ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) to become eligible bidders by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and comply with ARDOT Standard Specifications (2014 edition), supplemental specifications, and special provisions. Mobilization costs are limited to five percent of the project subtotal. Specific bid items including asphalt binder, precast concrete barriers, water, and selected materials are subject to minimum and maximum unit price restrictions referenced in the Standard Specifications.

The project includes special provisions for construction on Union Pacific Railroad property, mandatory electronic contract execution and document submittal, partnering requirements, and compliance with federal environmental standards under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The estimated project completion date is June 30, 2026.