Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Bentonville, Arkansas. Working plans call for the demolition of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for the construction of a pre-engineered storage facility; and pre-engineered storage facility.

As of 2/2/24 all bids rejected. A timeline for the rebid has not yet been established. The City of Bentonville, Arkansas is accepting formal, sealed bids from properly qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to complete the demolition of an existing restroom structure, and the purchase and installation of a new pre-fabricated restroom for the Park Springs Park. The work is expected to include but not be limited to the demolition and removal of the existing Park Springs Park restroom, preservation and modification of the existing utilities as necessary, and the purchase and complete installation of a new prefabricated restroom as specified in the Bidding Documents., for the City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department. Questions must be submitted via written communication only to purchasing@bentonvillear.com. The deadline to submit questions related to this Invitation is December 7, 2023, at 4:30 PM CST, after this time the City will only provide clarifications or responses pertaining to items in the Bidding Documents that do not result in a change or Addendum (see Bidding Documents for additional information). Estimated Award Date (not guaranteed, subject to change): January 9, 2024 All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check in the amount of 5% (five percent) of the Total Bid Price, payable without condition to the City of Bentonville, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds after the Notice of Award has been issued. The Bid Guarantee shall provide that the Bidder or surety must pay the damage, loss, cost, and expense subject to the amount of the Bid Bond directly arising out of the Bidder's default in failing to execute and deliver the Contract and bonds. Personal checks and company checks are NOT acceptable as a Bid Guarantee. Any bid submitted shall be void unless accompanied by a cashier's check drawn upon a bank or trust company doing business in the State of Arkansas or by a corporate bid bond. Bidders shall adhere to the bonding requirements as specified in the IFB-23-66 Bidding Documents. The awarded Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds at the time of signing the Contract in amounts equal to the Total Bid Price. The City encourages all qualified small, minority owned, and women owned business enterprises to submit Bids for capital improvements, projects, and purchases. Encouragement is also made to all general (prime) contractors that in the event they subcontract portions of their work, consideration is given to the identified groups. The City reserves the right to cancel this request at any time in accordance with the City's best interest, to reject any Bid received, and to waive irregularities in accordance with the City's best interest. Submitters agree that such rejection shall be without liability on the part of the City of Bentonville for any damage or claim brought by any Bidder because of such rejections, nor shall the Submitter seek any recourse of any kind against the City because of such rejections. The filing of any Bids in response to this Invitation shall constitute an agreement of the Bidder to these conditions.