Crop Hauling Services

The State of Arkansas, Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for crop hauling services at the Tucker Unit - Farm Operation. The contractor will be required to provide two dump trucks and/or hopper bottom trailers for hauling crops within three hours of request from the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC). The contractor must have vehicles, drivers, and necessary equipment and supplies available to provide the services. The contract will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. The contractor will be required to deliver crops to various locations throughout the state of Arkansas. • The contractor must have a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage on vehicles, equipment, and crops in transit. • The contractor's drivers must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL). • The contractor must allow ADC to search all vehicles entering ADC property at any time for illegal or smuggled freight. • The contractor must provide a list of trucks and trailers, identified by license plate number, to the Tucker Unit manager or designee prior to entering ADC property. • The contractor must notify ADC of changes in trucks, trailers, and/or license plate numbers as soon as reasonably possible, but not more than 14 calendar days after the change occurs. • The contractor must adhere to the legal weight limits of each load and pay all penalties incurred for overloading.