Call 020 040904

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for State Job No. 040904, a highway construction project located in Crawford County. The primary objective is to construct the grading and structures for a four-lane interstate facility, including improvements to the Interstate 40 and 49 interchange. The comprehensive scope of work involves clearing and grubbing, earthwork, the installation of aggregate and cement-stabilized base courses, and the application of asphalt concrete pavement. Key structural deliverables include the construction of two continuous plate girder bridges totaling approximately 1,031.95 feet and five RC box culverts totaling 296.14 feet. Additionally, the project requires the installation of various sign structures, including steel overhead and cantilever signs, as well as drainage systems, pavement markings, and illumination items. The project is governed by the 2014 Arkansas State Highway Commission Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and must adhere to 2010 ADA Standards and NPDES Construction Storm Water Permit requirements. Performance is based on a calendar day contract, though specific earth-disturbing activities between certain stations may be delayed until December 31, 2027, due to archeological mitigation. Bidders must provide a performance bond for the full contract amount and a payment bond for 80 percent of the total. Compliance requirements include the Davis-Bacon and Related Act, Buy America construction material standards, and specific insurance and flagging protocols for work on Union Pacific Railroad property. The response deadline for this solicitation is November 4, 2026.