Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

**As of November 18, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** You are invited to bid on a General Contract for the Construction of the New Administration Building located at 200 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Bid Bond executed by the bidder and a surety company authorized to transact business in Arkansas payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the bid submitted must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required. A Performance and Payment bond will also be furnished by the successful bidder within ten (10) days after receipt of the intent to award notice. Failure to furnish the required bonds may cause forfeiture of bid guarantee to the Owner as liquidated damages. Bidders shall conform to the requirements of the Arkansas licensing laws and regulations for contractors and shall be licensed before bid is submitted. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 22-9-203, the Owner encourages all small, minority and women business enterprise to submit bids for capital improvements. Encouragement is also made to all general contractors that in the event the subcontract portions of their work, consideration is given to the identified groups. Bids will be retained by ASMSA for a period of 60 days after the bid opening. No bids can be withdrawn during this timeframe. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities. The estimated design and construction timeline is 24 months, and the estimated project cost anticipates construction will begin in late 2022 with a target completion date of January 2024