IFB-26-53 Town Branch Basin Sewer Improvements – Alignments 2, 3, and 4

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas, is soliciting formal, sealed bids for the Town Branch Basin Sewer Improvements project, specifically covering Alignments 2, 3, and 4 for the City of Bentonville Water Department. The scope of work involves the phased construction of gravity sewer systems across four distinct areas. Alignment 3, divided into two zones, requires the installation of approximately 1,650 linear feet of 24-inch PVC sewer main and 155 linear feet of 34-inch steel encasement via pilot guided auger bore. Alignment 2 consists of approximately 1,900 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer using both PVC and ductile iron pipe, while Alignment 4 involves approximately 1,885 linear feet of 18-inch PVC sewer main, including the upsizing of existing lines. All alignments include associated roadway and surface restoration. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, based on a unit price comparison of estimated quantities. Bidders must be licensed, insured, and experienced, providing a bid bond, qualifications statement, and a detailed list of proposed subcontractors. Key performance milestones include substantial completion for Alignment 3 - Zone 1 within 139 days and final completion for Alignment 3 - Zone 2 within 285 days from the commencement of contract times. Submissions must be delivered to the City of Bentonville Administrative Services Building by September 3, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance, payment, and warranty bonds and must adhere to strict material storage and labeling standards, particularly for PVC and HDPE piping.