Snow Removal Equipment Building (SREB) – Notice to Bidders

The Fort Smith Airport Commission is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build of a new Snow Removal Equipment Building (SREB) at the Fort Smith Regional Airport. The contract will be awarded to a single prime contractor responsible for all general construction, mechanical, electrical, and site work under one prime agreement. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is required, and a 5 % bid bond and deposit are required for bids over $20,000. The project is subject to federal funding constraints, DBE participation goals, and numerous federal and state construction regulations (Buy‑American, Davis‑Bacon, etc.). • Scope: Complete construction of a new SREB, including foundation, structural steel, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and site work. • Bid submission deadline: April 21 2026, 3:00 p.m. (sealed bids opened the same day). • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: April 14 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the airport conference room; attendance required for bid eligibility. • Bid bond: 5 % of bid amount; contractor must be licensed in Arkansas. • Federal requirements: DBE subcontracting goal of 3.3 %, Buy‑American, Davis‑Bacon, drug‑free workplace, etc.