University of Arkansas Oak Ridge Trail Phase 2.2 – General Contract

The University of Arkansas is seeking a qualified contractor to execute the Phase 2.2 extension of the Oak Ridge Trail. The work involves extending a 12‑foot concrete trail, extensive earthwork, drainage, retaining walls, concrete and cobblestone paving, lighting, electrical, natural surface trail, landscaping, and irrigation. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis and is federally funded under an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, invoking “Buy America” and other federal labor and non‑discrimination requirements. Bidders must provide a bid security of at least 5 % of the base bid and comply with state disclosure orders. • Extend a 12‑ft concrete trail from the current north terminus to Maple St/​Stadium Dr, including regrading, drainage, retaining walls, paving (concrete & cobblestone), lighting, electrical, natural‑surface trail, landscaping, and irrigation. • Mandatory bid security (≥5 % of base bid) and compliance with EPA “flow‑down” requirements, Governor Executive Order 98‑04 disclosure, and Buy‑America provisions. • Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on 31 Mar 2026 at 10:00 AM; questions due 2 Apr 2026; bid submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 2 PM; bids opened publicly and via Teams.