Call 050 070458

Solicitation 070458, issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, is for the construction of a four lane median structure and UPRR grade separation on Highway 82 in Columbia County, Arkansas. The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing clearing and grubbing, earthwork, aggregate base course, asphalt paving including binder and surface courses, cold milling, and the construction of one continuous plate girder unit measuring 856.16 feet. Additional requirements include the installation of approach slabs, gutters, concrete ditch paving, minor drainage, guardrails, rumble strips, and pavement markings. The project is subject to strict environmental compliance, requiring adherence to the Endangered Species Act Section 7 and USA Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits. A critical component of the contract is the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, which mandates weekly inspections by qualified personnel, the maintenance of sediment controls with repairs completed within three business days, and the establishment of designated concrete washout areas. Administrative oversight is provided by District Engineer David Archer and Resident Engineer Dalton Champagne, with district headquarters located in Camden, Arkansas. All work must be performed under NAICS code 237310.