The Arkansas Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids for Portland Cement (Type I and Type IL), 94 lb. bags in accordance with Arkansas Department of Transportation Specifications beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement. All bidders should complete and return the Eligible Bidder Certification (Attachment A), Disclosure Form (see Page 2 of Standard Bid Conditions - Item 18), Restriction of Boycott of Israel Certification and Illegal Immigrant Certification (see Page 2 of Standard Bid Conditions - Item 17) issued with this bid. Material furnished must meet the requirements of Arkansas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, subsection 802.02, 2014 Edition. Terms of Discount for payment of the above material shall be based on the standard discount of the cement industry, on a per sack basis. To be delivered on pallets on instructions of the District Engineer. Pallets to be exchanged one for one. Bid Bond in the amount of $500.00 required of all bidders at the time of bid opening or bid will be rejected. Personal and company checks are not acceptable as Bid Bonds. See Condition 4 on page 1 of this bid invitation. Performance Bond in the amount of $1,000 will be required of successful bidder prior to providing goods/services. Personal and company checks are not acceptable as Performance Bonds.
Surety Bonds may be submitted electronically through the online bidding process. If submitting a Surety Bond that is not compatible with Surety 2000 and Tinubu, your company still may do so. Other Surety Companies will still be accepted but must be received in Equipment and Procurement before the time of bid opening at 11302 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209 prior to the designated time of the bid opening. This includes Cashier's checks, Certified checks, or Money orders submitted as bid bonds must be physically received by Equipment & Procurement. The successful bidder will be required to make truck load delivery within 10 days after notification by Arkansas Department of Transportation. It shall be understood that by submission of Bid, bidder agrees to the conditions as herein specified and, if Bid is accepted by the Department, shall consider this Bid a contract bound under these conditions. If you have any questions, call this office at 501-569-2667.
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