This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Benton, Arkansas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Benton Utilities is requestingbids for a general contract forwater line and water distributionsystem improvements and repairs. This contract is intended tobe an annual contract which may be extended annually for up to five (5) years. The type of work to be anticipated may include emergency repairs, water line replacement/installation, point repairs,gate valve replacement/installation, water hydrant replacement/installation, watermeter assembly installation, service line repair/installation, andother related work. Work orderswill be developed on an asneeded basis and all work will be paid for on a unit price basis. The contract will cover up to a five (5) year period; work may be added to the contract each of the subsequent four (4) years, after the first year, by change order with possible minor adjustments to contract unit prices on a case-by-case basis. All interested parties are invited to attend. 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 given to all general contractors that in the event they subcontract portions oftheir work, consideration is given to the identified groups. The bid proposal and work ofthe proposed contract shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Bidders must have their home office, crews, and equipment located within 50 miles of Benton, Arkansas to help ensure timeliness in the event of an emergency. The owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids,choose the most qualified bidder for the project, and to postpone award of the contract for a periodof time which shall not exceed beyond 90 days from the bid opening date.