WALTON BLVD. & CENTRAL AVE. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID IFB-26-45

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF BENTONVILLE
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
City of Bentonville (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
WALTON BLVD. & CENTRAL AVE. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID
IFB-26-45
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at Olsson, located at 3537 N Steele Blvd., Ste 310, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703, until Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 am, local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
The work consists of intersection improvements at Walton Boulevard and Central Avenue including dual eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes and northbound and southbound right-turn lanes. The project includes mill and overlay of the existing pavement, full depth pavement widening, and sidewalk relocation or replacement. The project also includes traffic signal reconstruction. The existing storm system within the project limits will be replaced and improved. Specific off-site improvements are also included with the project.
Questions regarding Bids must be submitted via written communication only and directed to Jonathan Peitz, PE, at jpeitz@olsson.com .
Bidding Documents and Plans must be obtained by contacting Olsson, Inc., 3537 N Steele Blvd., Ste 310, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. These documents are available from the Engineer electronically in pdf format at no fee.
All contractors intending on bidding SHALL register as a plan holder by notifying Amy Smith, Project Administrator, via e-mail at asmith@olsson.com . When registering as a plan holder, contractors shall submit primary contact information including name of contractor, primary contact, phone number, and physical address. FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A PLAN HOLDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING REJECTED.
All bids shall be sealed and the envelopes addressed to Jonathan Peitz, Olsson, 3537 N. Steele Blvd, Ste 310, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. All bids shall be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope specifying that it is a bid for construction of the WALTON BLVD. & CENTRAL AVE. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID, the time for opening of bids, and the name and current contractor’s license number of the bidder.
The contractors shall make such inspection and studies of the site of the work as to familiarize themselves with all conditions to be encountered.
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am, local time, at Olsson, 3537 N Steele Blvd., Ste 310, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. The check(s) or bond(s) shall be made payable to City of Bentonville as security that the bidder(s) to whom the award(s) are made will enter into contract to build the improvements bid upon and furnish the required bonds and insurance.
All bidders must be licensed under the terms of the Arkansas State Licensing Law for Contractors, A.C.A.17-25-1-1, et seq. All bidders must also comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Contractors Licensing and Bond Law, Arkansas Administrative Rules 224-25-1, et seq.
Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 22-9-203, the Owner encourages all qualified small business enterprises and veteran-owned business enterprises to bid on and receive contracts for goods, services and construction.
The City of Bentonville reserves the right to accept any bid which it deems most advantageous to the owner, and to reject any or all bids submitted and to hold as many bids as it desires for consideration and to waive any informalities in the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Bentonville. The City of Bentonville further reserves the right to withhold the awarding of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the receipt of bids.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: City of Bentonville
By: Cody Vaughn, PE
Title: Staff Engineer
Date: August 23, 2026
Publication paid for by Engineering Department $631.14
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