WATER TREATMENT PLANT HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT

The Benton Utilities is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of damaged handrails, steel plating, and supporting steel frames at the Benton Water Treatment Plant. The work will be performed on a lump‑sum basis, and bidders must submit a certified check or a bid bond equal to at least five percent of their bid amount. Bid documents are available for a $22 fee, and all addenda will be posted online; bidders are responsible for reviewing them. Small, minority, and women‑owned businesses are encouraged to participate. • Scope: Remove existing handrail assemblies, install new steel handrails, plating, and support frames. • Submission: Bids due June 30, 2026 10:00 A.M. at 1827 Dale Avenue, Benton, AR; must include bond ≥ 5 % of bid. • Requirements: Lump‑sum pricing, $22 document fee, compliance with federal and state wage rules, and optional subcontracting to small/minority/women‑owned firms.