Renovation of an educational facility in Forrest City, Arkansas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Owner, unless designated to another entity, supervises the bidding and awarding of all construction contracts, approves contracts, change orders, requests for payment and ensures that on-site inspections are accomplished. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany each bid in excess of $35,000.00 in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders are hereby notified that any bidder who desires to enter into Contract for this work must comply with disclosure requirements pursuant to Governor's Executive Order 98-04. Submission to the Owner of completed Disclosure forms will be a condition of the Contract. The Owner cannot enter into any contract which does not obligate the contractor to require the submission of Disclosure forms for subcontractors. This invitation does not commit the Owner to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of bids. Bidders shall conform to the requirements of the Arkansas licensing laws and regulations for contractors and shall be licensed before his bid is submitted unless the project is federally funded and therefore excepted by Ark. Code Ann. 17-25-315. There shall be only one bid submitted per State Contractors license. Bidders will be required to indicate license number on bid form beneath signature when bidding $50,000.00 or more. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 22-9-203, the State encourages all small and minority business enterprises to submit bids for capital improvements. Encouragement is also made to all general contractors that in the event they subcontract portions of their work, consideration be given to the identified groups. Act 215 of 2005 of the Arkansas Legislature. Upon notification the successful contractor will be required to furnish to EACC a copy of their company's "Equal Opportunity Policy" if their bid is over $25,000. Regarding those contracts over $25,000- No state agency may enter into or renew a public services contract with a contractor who knows that the contractor or a subcontractor employs or contracts with an illegal immigrant to perform work under the contract. Certification required by Contractor prior to award of contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any formalities