Mineral Aggregate Class 1

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Background The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is issuing this solicitation for the procurement of Mineral Aggregate Class 1. The goal of the contract is to supply and deliver specified quantities of mineral aggregate to designated stockpile locations in Arkansas, ensuring compliance with ARDOT standards for highway construction. Work Details The contractor will provide 8 items of Mineral Aggregate Class 1, which must meet the requirements outlined in ARDOT Standard Specification for Highway Construction, specifically Sections 403.01 & 403.02 (2014 Edition). The contractor must list their source quarry and provide written certification if the source is not on the Qualified Products List (QPL). All material must be tested at the plant and certified in writing as meeting specifications before delivery. Deliveries are to be completed by June 1, 2026, with no deliveries on Fridays. The successful bidder must notify the District Engineer ten days prior to commencing deliveries and ensure continuous delivery until completion. The quantity may be adjusted by ARDOT within a 5% margin of the total bid price. Period of Performance The contract period runs until June 1, 2026, with all materials required to be delivered by this date. Place of Performance Delivery locations include Little River County, Howard County, Pike County, Miller County, Sevier County, and Nevada County in Arkansas. Bidder Requirements Bidders must submit a Bid Bond of 5% at the time of bid opening. Personal and company checks are not acceptable as Bid Bonds. A Performance Bond of 5% of the total awarded amount must be provided within 10 days after notice of intent to award. Bidders must certify that they do not employ illegal immigrants and comply with restrictions regarding boycotts against Israel and scrutinized companies.