Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Project
Hensley Grain Industry Track and Track Rehabilitation Project
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Date: April 5, 2026
Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Project DRA Grant # FY2024 7268
Sealed bids from licensed contractors for construction of Hensley Grain Industry Track and Track Rehabilitation Construction will be received by the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. (SEAEDD) 315 East 8th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601 until 2:30 PM CDT, April 30, 2026 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM CDT, April 30, 2026.
The scope of work consists of construction of a grain facility industry track south of Eudora, AR near NLA Mile Post 39.5 and track rehabilitation on the North Louisiana & Arkansas (NLA) Railroad between Mile Post locations 0.00 (McGehee, AR) and 46.00 (AR/LA State Line). Work repair to the track includes tie replacement, ballast placement, and surfacing. Information to Bidders, INFRA and DRA grant requirements, Bid and Contract Forms, Plans, Specifications, and other contract documents may be examined and obtained by contacting SEAEDD.
The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Bidders may not withdraw their bids within 90 days after the date of bid opening and must provide bid bonds as required. All bidding processes shall be in accordance with State law.
To request bidding information or obtain further information contact:
Eric J. Frostestad
HDR Engineering
Kansas City, Missouri (816) 412-1401 Office
eric.frostestad@hdrinc.com
Prior to the receiving bids, the project locations will be available for inspection by potential Bidders, with 24 hours advance notification to the NLA Railroad. To request a pre-bid project review, contact the NLA Railroad:
Daniel B. Robbins
North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad (479) 968-6455 Office
(479) 857-6103 Cell
dan@drrailroad.com
Patrecia Hargrove, Executive Director
Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. (SEAEDD)
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