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

A. Work of the Project includes the construction associated with a new Garland County Library Garden including site demolition, excavation, soil amendments, sidewalks, miscellaneous structures and fencing. Plantings will be by others. B Perform Work of the Contract under a stipulated sum contract with the Owner in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the Construction of a Garden at the Garland County Library will be received until 2:00PM, Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 in the Board Room of the Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publically read aloud at this time. BID DOCUMENTS: The official version of the complete set of the Contract documents should be examined and is obtainable from Southern Reprographics, 901 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72201 (501)372-4011. Bidders must deposit a check in the amount of $75 per set, for up to three sets, payable to Taylor/Kempkes, Architects. Deposits will be refunded to all prime bidders who return bidding documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the opening of bids. A bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the bidding documents and the Bidders deposit will be refunded. Prime Bidders requiring additional sets and Sub-bidders may purchase bidding documents through Southern Reprographics. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: Taylor/Kempkes, Architects, 210 Central Ave., Suite 3, Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501)624-5679. A Bid Security in the amount of Five (5%) percent of the bid must accompany each bid. Bidders must comply with the regulatory and licensing requirements of the State of Arkansas and other applicable statutes. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. $ 22-9-203, the Owner encourages all small, minority, and women 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 is given to the identified groups. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the opening of bids. For Community Garden - Garland County Library