War Eagle Creek Structures & Appurtenances (S) - Madison County

The Arkansas State Highway Commission (ARDOT) is soliciting bids for bridge replacement and roadway construction on County Road 7 in Madison County, with bids due November 4, 2026. This is a Federal Aid Project (STPB-0044(32), State Job No. BR4401) subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and comprehensive federal compliance provisions including Buy America material requirements.

The project scope covers 0.452 miles south of Huntsville and includes clearing and grubbing, removal and disposal, earthwork, aggregate base course, asphalt concrete hot mix (binder and surface courses), cold milling, maintenance of traffic, minor drainage structures, one continuous plate girder unit bridge with a total span of 355.21 feet, erosion control, and pavement marking. Bidders must comply with the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2014 Edition), supplemental specifications, and special provisions incorporated in the contract documents.

Bidders must register with ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to the letting date to become eligible bidders. All addenda must be acknowledged. Unit prices are required for each bid item; mobilization is capped at 5 percent of the subtotal. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain certified payroll records and comply with Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions. Performance and payment bonds are required. On National Highway System components, contractors must perform at least 30 percent of the work with their own organization. Anti-lobbying certifications are required for contracts exceeding $100,000, and debarment certification is mandatory. Environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act applies. Use of United States-flag vessels is required for oceanic shipments.