Purchasing Office
Bid No. _2026:14_
City of Jonesboro
Invitation to Bid - Not an Order
P.O. Box 1845
300 South Church St. Room 421 (72401)
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403
Date _March 12 , 2026____
Sealed bids, subject to the conditions on the reverse hereof, and as may be attached hereto, will be received at this office until _2:00pm Wed April 1, 2026__ and
then publicly opened, for furnishing the supplies, materials and/or services as described below and tabulated for presentation to the City Council on ____n/a___.
F.O.B _______See Below____________
Maximum Delivery or completion time after issuance of Purchase
Order or work ordered by the City __see below______________
By:
Paige Cook
Purchasing/Finance Specialist
(870) 932-0820
Item #
Description
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price
Amount
SCOPE:
Furnish crushed limestone aggregate base course and soil erosion rip rap. The material equipment and
manufacturing methods shall comply with the standard specifications (the latest edition) of the Arkansas
Highway and Transportation Department.
Unit prices shall be submitted for the period from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.
Crushed stone mineral aggregate base course (SB-2)
FOB City Shop --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOB Job Site -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Anywhere within the City limits)
FOB Your plant --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crushed stone Rip Rap (90 lb. Stone Rip Rap)
FOB City Shop --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOB Job Site -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Anywhere within the City limits)
FOB Your plant --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crushed stone Rip Rap (200 lb Stone Rip Rap)
FOB City Shop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOB Job Site -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Anywhere within the City limits)
FOB Your plant --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crushed stone Rip Rap (400 lb Stone Rip Rap)
FOB City Shop ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOB Job Site -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Anywhere within the City limits)
FOB Your plant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crushed Stone (B Stone)
FOB City Shop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOB Job Site -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Anywhere within the City limits)
FOB Your plant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bidder can bid on any part or all of bid above.
Bid number (2026:14) must be annotated on the outside of bidder’s envelope.
The City of Jonesboro reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all or any part of any bid received.
Bid must be signed or bid will be rejected.
The City will make every effort to order stone in advance. If winning vendor is still unable to fulfill order in
the time needed, the City will use the next low vendor.
Bid opening will be in 3rd Floor Conference Room if bidder is attending.
NOTE: To receive more bids like this when they become available, Vender’s can sign up by going to the
Jonesboro web site, click on Doing Business and sign up for bid notices.
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Execution of Bid
Date ____________________________________
We, the undersigned, have read all the requirements set forth in this bid proposal including specification, instructions, conditions and pertinent information regarding
the articles being bid on, and we agree to furnish articles at the prices stated.
Arkansas Use Tax Register No. ________________________________________________________ Phone # (
) _________________________________
Bidder _________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________
By _____________________________________________________________________________City________________________________________________
(Person Authorized to Sign Bids)
(Title)
Unsigned Bids Will Be Rejected
Bids number MUST be annotated on Bidder’s Envelope.
Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form.
Notice to Bidders: See reverse side for instructions and conditions.
CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
CONDITIONS OF BIDDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS NECESSARY FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS BID:
1.
SIGNATURE - This bid must be signed with the firm name and by an authorized officer, employee, or agent.
2.
SALES OR USE TAX - is not to be shown in the bid price (unless otherwise stated) but is to be added by the vendor to the invoice
billing to the City. The City is not exempt from Arkansas State Sales & Use Tax. Although Use Tax is not included in this bid,
vendors are to register and pay tax direct to the Arkansas State Revenue Department.
3.
FREIGHT & OTHER DELIVERY CHARGES - to designated City facility in Jonesboro must be included in bid. Charges may not
be added after the bid is opened.
4.
DISCOUNTS - Show rate, total amount, and latest day any discounts will be allowed after receipt of article and invoice, otherwise
City will deduct allowed discount when payment is made.
5.
FIRM PRICE - All prices quoted will remain firm for at least 30 days from date of bid, unless otherwise specified by the City or
bidder. Payment(s) will be made by a pre-numbered check as per Ar Code 14-59-105.
6.
IDENTICAL BIDS - In the event of two or more identical low bids, the contract may be awarded arbitrarily or for any reason to any
of such bidders or split in any proportion between the said two or more bidders at the discretion of City.
7.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall be assessed beginning on the first day following the maximum delivery or
completion time entered on this bid form and/or provided for by the plans and specifications.
8.
AMBIGUITY IN BID - Any ambiguity in any bid as the result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the bidder with
specifications, instructions, and all conditions of bidding shall be construed in the light most favorable to the City.
9.
CONSTRUCTION -
A. When noted, the Contractor is to supply the City with evidence of having and maintaining proper and complete insurance,
specifically Workman’s Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, Public Liability and Property
Damage. All premiums and cost shall be paid by the Contractor. In no way will the City be responsible in case of accident.
B. When noted, a Certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of total bid shall accompany bid.
C. A performance Bond equaling the total amount of any bid exceeding $3,000.00 must be provided for any contract for the repair,
alteration or erection of any public building, public structure or public improvement (pursuant to Ark. Stat. SS51-632.SS51-565 as
amended.)
10.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept in whole or in part, to waive any informalities in bids received, to accept
bids on materials or equipment with variations from specifications in those cases where efficiency of operation will not be impaired,
and unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. If unit prices and extensions thereof do not coincide, the
City may accept the bid for the lesser amount whether reflected by the extension or by the correct multiple of the unit price.
11.
Minority Business Policy - It is the policy of the City of Jonesboro that minority business enterprises shall have the maximum
opportunity to participate in the city purchasing process. Therefore, the City of Jonesboro encourages all minority businesses to
compete for, win and receive contracts for goods, services, and construction. The city also encourages all companies to subcontract
portions of any city contract to minority business enterprises.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
1.
Submit bid on bid form on reverse side of this sheet. NO Facsimiles will be accepted.
2.
Address all bids to: Purchasing Agent. P.O. Box 1845, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403-1845 and make certain to indicate identifying bid
number on the outside of bidder’s envelope.
3.
DO NOT include Federal Excise Tax in bid. City will furnish exemption certificate.
4.
State Manufacturer, Brand Name, Model, etc for each item bid on.
5.
Samples of items, when required, must be furnished free, and, if not called for within 30 days from date of bid opening, will be disposed
of by City
6.
Bids received after stated time will not be considered.
7.
Be sure and read all conditions and verify amounts before submitting bids. No changes or additions will be allowed after submission.
8.
Guarantees and warranties should be attached as a part of the bid as they may be a consideration in awarding a contract.
9.
Delivery or contract completion time is to be shown, as this date may, where time is of the essence, determine the contract award.
10.
Additional information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office.
11. Bidders shall be aware of Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy America regulations if applicable.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT PART OR ALL OF ANY SPECIFIC BID OR BIDS AND TO ACCEPT
ANY BID WITH OR WITHOUT TRADE-IN. THE CITY FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS,
OR PART OR ALL OF ANY SPECIFIC BID OR BIDS.
Click on Doing Business - Bids at www.jonesboro.org for any additional information.