2025-1 Drainage Improvements

The City of Hot Springs is soliciting bids under solicitation number HS-25-057 for the 2025-1 Drainage Improvements project. The scope of work involves the removal and installation of reinforced concrete pipe, corrugated pipe, inlets, junction boxes, and culverts to upgrade drainage infrastructure at three specific locations: Delaware Street at Chelsea Street, Amber Street at Cedar Street, and Lakeshore Drive at Oxford Street. Bidders must obtain the complete bid packet for a non-refundable fee of 50 dollars from the Engineer's Office or the Stormwater Division. Sealed paper responses must be submitted in person or by mail to the Purchasing Division no later than 2:00 PM CT on August 25, 2025. Electronic and facsimile submissions are strictly prohibited. Bids exceeding 35,000 dollars require a performance and payment bond, and all bids must include a bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount. Additionally, bidders must provide an Equal Employment Opportunity certificate and obtain city approval for all subcontractors. While the city encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, such status must be government-certified. The city reserves the right to award the contract based on its best interest, considering responsiveness, compliance, and price.