Fourche Creek Water Reclamation Facility Headworks Rehabilitation (Phase 2)

Invitation to Bid
Sealed proposals will be received on selected Bid Packages for Fourche Creek Water Reclamation Facility Headworks Rehabilitation (Phase 2) at Construction Manager/General Contractor, Van Horn Construction, Inc.’s office located at 790 Tyler Road, Russellville, Arkansas 72802, no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Bids may be submitted via sealed envelope, facsimile to 479-968-2570 or electronic mail to tcroom@vanhornconstruction.com or cweisler@vanhornconstruction.com . Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30pm.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Work consists of:
Construction of the Fourche Creek Water Reclamation Facility Headworks Rehabilitation (Phase 2) consists of isolating various working trains, demolition of degredated concrete elements, concrete rehabilitation, miscellaneous steel, slide gate installation, & coatings. All work is done while keeping the facility 100% operational. Commissioning of the work.
BID PACKAGES
Package No. 1 – Slide Gate & Stop Plate Removal & Installation
Package No. 2 – Rehabilitation of Wet Wells & Coatings
Package No. 3 – Concrete & Concrete Repair
Package No. 4 – Miscellaneous Steel – Material Only
Package No. 5 – Miscellaneous Steel – Installation Only
Package No. 6 – Combination of any above Packages
PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS
Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section in the Construction Management Manual for directions on submitting bids. Bids must be based on a lump-sum amount and must be inclusive of all bid package requirements. Include on sealed bid proposal envelope the name of the project and bid package number. If submitting more than one package, each bid for each package must be in separate sealed envelopes. Bidders are encouraged to submit bids combining packages. Faxed bids are also acceptable. Please send faxed bid to 479-968-2570 or email to tcroom@vanhornconstruction.com or cweisler@vanhornconstruction.com . Faxed or emailed bids will be placed in a sealed envelope and opened with all other bids. All bidders must be licensed in the State of Arkansas, as provided by Act 142 of 1967, amended by Act 293 of 1969, and Act 397 of 1971, and Act 546 of 1971, as enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.
EXAMINATION OF AND OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Plans and Specifications, Bid Forms, and Contract Documents may be EXAMINED and/or purchased at the following locations (No partial sets will be issued):
Van Horn Construction, Inc. (Construction Manager)
790 Tyler Road
Russellville, AR 72802
PRE-BID MEETING
There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Bid meeting on Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00pm at the job site at 9500 Birdwood Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206. Hardhat, high-visibility clothing, and steel toe boots are required. Bidder is required to evaluate existing conditions at the site. Bidder accepts existing conditions whether noted in the Drawings and/or Specifications or not.
FINAL QUESTION DEADLINE
Requests for information, clarifications, and questions shall be submitted to the Construction Manager no later than 5:00pm, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Project engineer shall issue addendums as he deems appropriate to answer questions.
OBLIGATIONS OF BIDDERS
Successful bidders providing a complete, responsive, and responsible bid will be required to execute a Subcontract with Van Horn Construction, Inc. which is available for review in the Construction Management Manual. Additionally, bidders must be prepared to provide insurance as specified in the Construction Management Manual. Bidders must comply with regulatory and licensing requirements of the State of Arkansas as well as all other applicable State statutes. To be considered, bidders must be licensed on day of bid opening. By providing a bid, firms accept the obligation to honor bids for a period of 30 days after the bid openings. The Owner and Construction Manager reserve the right to reject any or all bids, based on availability of funding, to waive formalities in the bids received, to evaluate bids, and to accept any bid or bids which, in their opinion, may be in the best interest of the Owner.
BID GUARANTEE AND PERFORMANCE BONDS
If bid exceeds $50,000, each bid will include a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid offered payable to Van Horn Construction, Inc. It will be in the form of a cashier’s check or insurance surety bond using AIA Document A310 with Power of Attorney attached. Bond is to be made payable to Van Horn Construction, Inc. A “Performance and Payment Bond” or a “Material Supply Bond” in the amount of 100% of the total amount of the bid, will be furnished by each successful bidder if exceeding $50,000, within ten (10) days after receipt of the Owner’s, referred to in this specification, intent to award notice. Failure to furnish the required bonds may cause forfeiture of bid guarantee to the owner as liquidated damages. The “Performance and Payment Bond” or the “Material Supply Bond” will be in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this contract price and for payment of all indebtedness for labor and materials furnished or performed in connection with this contract. The bond will be written by a surety company which is qualified and is authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, according to A.C.A. 22-9-402(a)(b) and filing with said bond, his power of attorney as his authority. The bond will be written in favor of the Construction Manager and executed per Arkansas state law. An original and two (2) copies of the bond must be furnished, with power of attorney attached to each.
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