Washington Surfacing (S)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is soliciting bids for surfacing approximately 1.19 miles of various city streets in Washington, Hempstead County, under State Job No. C29009, with proposals due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The project scope includes aggregate base course, prime coat, double asphalt surface treatment, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous items. Work must be completed on or before October 16, 2026. The project is governed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Edition of 2014, along with supplemental specifications and special provisions in the proposal documents.

Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount, execute performance bonds equal to the full contract amount, and post payment bonds equal to 80% of the contract amount. Mobilization costs are limited to 5% of the subtotal. Contractor licensing is required for work estimated at $50,000 or more.

Bidders must complete the ARDOT Vendor Registration Form prior to bidding and acknowledge all addenda through ARDOT (pmd@ardot.gov or 501-569-2261) by 4:30 p.m. the day prior to letting to become eligible bidders. All contractors must register for and use SignetM for prompt payment documentation and subcontractor payment tracking; a one-time fixed fee of $1,100 applies to prime contractors. Liquidated damages apply on a sliding scale ranging from $60 to $3,500 per day based on contract amount and project type. Bidders must submit anti-collusion and debarment certifications, along with additional certifications regarding Israel boycotts, illegal immigrant employment, fossil fuel industry boycotts, and scrutinized company restrictions, tiered by contract value thresholds.