Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Dover, Arkansas. Working plans call for site work for a service station / car wash facility; for the construction of a educational facility; and educational facility.

You are invited to bid on a General Contract for the construction of the new Bus Maintenance Facility for the Dover School District, hereinafter termed Owner. The bids shall be on a lump sum basis. 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 $ 20,000.00 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 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 $20,000.00 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Act 215 (SB# 1123) of 2005 of the Arkansas Legislature. Upon notification the successful contractor will be required to furnish to the Owner a copy of their company's "Equal Opportunity Policy" if their bid is over $25,000. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS-Act 157 of 2007 Regarding those contracts over $25,000- No state agency may enter into or renew a public contract services with a contractor who knows that the contractor or a subcontractor employs or contracts with an illegal immigrant to perform work under the contract. Doc note: Prime Bidders may obtain a complete set of contract documents from In2 Market, 113 South Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, (479) 968-4888 or Southern Reprographics 901 W. 7th Street Little Rock AR. 72201 (501) 372-4011 with a $150 deposit per set up to three (3) sets of plans and specifications. Bidders will be refunded the deposit, only if they submit a bid, and return the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days of the bid opening. Digital copies of contract documents may be purchased at bidder's expense. All bidders must ensure they are on the plan holders list with the company they purchase plans from so any bidding correspondence can be sent out if needed prior to the bid date. Obtaining contract documents through any source other than the Design Professional listed above, or his representative(s) is not advisable due to the risks of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information, and the bidder runs the risk of basing bidder's proposal on such information. The documents obtained through the Architect or his representative(s) are considered the official version and take precedence if any discrepancies occur. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any formalities.