Construction - Asphalt Paving

The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, is soliciting bids for 2026 annual bulk material construction and asphalt paving services under solicitation number 26-04. The scope of work includes asphalt paving, traffic control, and material installation, with a strict requirement that all work adheres to AASHTO, ASTM, and MUTCD standards, as well as ARDOT Standard Specifications. Key technical requirements include a minimum pavement density of 92 percent of maximum theoretical density, a surface tolerance not exceeding 1/4 inch, and a prohibition on paving when ambient temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The City serves as the sole party responsible for inspection and final acceptance, which occurs at the project site through core testing and thickness verification. Bids were due by October 21, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on October 7, 2025. According to bid tabulation data, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. provided the lowest bid of 787,500.00 dollars for asphalt paving overlay. Award decisions are based on technical compliance and the best interest of the City. Selected contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1,000,000 dollars in Commercial General Liability, and provide performance and payment bonds for projects valued at 50,000 dollars or more. All quoted pricing must remain firm through December 31, 2026. Additionally, bidders must certify compliance with Arkansas state laws regarding boycotts of Israel and certain energy or firearms industries.