Construction - Kessler Park Trail Enhancements

The City of Fayetteville, AR (owner) is accepting formal, sealed bids from properly qualified, experienced and licensed contractors for the trail restoration and signage improvements at Kessler Mountain Regional Park including, but not limited to, the installation and/or construction of stone trail armoring, wooden boardwalks, wooden pedestrian low bridges, grade reversals, and all other items set forth in the Contract Documents. This project includes, but is not limited to, trail restoration and signage improvements at Kessler Mountain Regional Park including the installation and/or construction of stone trail armoring, wooden boardwalks, wooden pedestrian low bridges, grade reversals, and any items necessary to complete the project as shown in the construction plans. All questions during the bidding process shall be addressed to Amanda Beilfuss, Sr. Purchasing Agent, at abeilfuss@fayetteville-ar.gov. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check from a bank doing business in the State of Arkansas or a corporate bid bond in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the amount bid. In the event a bidder opts to submit a cashier's check for a bid bond, the actual physical cashier's check shall be delivered to the City prior to the deadline. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond is required with the contract awarded. A State of Arkansas Contractor's License is not required at time of bid; however, an application for licensure shall be required at time of bid and an approved contractor's license shall be required before execution of contract. Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 22-9-203 The City of Fayetteville encourages all qualified small, minority and women business enterprises to bid on and receive contracts for goods, services, and construction. Also, City of Fayetteville encourages all general contractors to subcontract portions of their contract to qualified small, minority and women business enterprises. The City hereby notifies all bidders that this contract is subject to the Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix II, Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts under Federal Awards applies to this contract and includes but is not limited to termination for cause and for convenience, Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act, Debarment and Suspension regulations, conditions under the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, applicable labor laws, non-discrimination provisions, wage rate laws and other federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The Work Hours Act of 1962, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply. Bidders are hereby notified of the NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby notifies all bidders that this contract is subject to applicable labor laws, nondiscrimination provisions, wage rate laws and other federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Acts of 1938. The Work Hours Act of 1962 and Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply. Registration and good standing in the System for Award Management (SAM) will be required prior to contract execution. The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids, and postpone the award of any Contract for a period which shall not exceed beyond ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. MBE (3.3%), WBE (6.9%) Location- 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Bridges.