Call 010 030531

The project involves raising the roadway grade on Highway 71 in Little River County, Arkansas, through a comprehensive range of civil construction activities. Scope of work includes clearing and grubbing, removal and disposal of existing materials, trenching and shoulder preparation, earthwork, installation of aggregate base course, ACHM base, binder, and surface courses, cold milling of existing asphalt pavement, and ACHM patching of the current roadway. Additional requirements encompass concrete ditch paving, minor drainage enhancements, guardrail installation, erosion control measures, rumble strip application, pavement marking, and miscellaneous tasks necessary for full roadway reconstruction. Traffic must be maintained throughout construction with minimal disruption. The solicitation, titled Call 010 030531, is issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation with a response deadline set for August 12, 2026. It is classified as a SLED procurement and is targeted for performance in Little River County, Arkansas. The project is part of the state’s infrastructure improvement initiative, aimed at enhancing road safety, drainage, and surfacing standards along this critical corridor. All work must comply with Arkansas DOT specifications and standards, and contractors are expected to manage logistics, environmental safeguards, and public safety protocols throughout the duration of the project.