Invitation to Bid – New High School – Arkadelphia Public Schools

The Arkansas Department of Education, through Arkadelphia Public Schools, is soliciting specialty subcontractors and suppliers for a new K‑12 high school campus that will include an auditorium, basketball arena, two‑story classroom wing, safe room, shop, media center, cafeteria, kitchen, and dining facilities. The project encompasses a comprehensive list of trade packages ranging from structural concrete and steel to HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, plumbing, interior finishes, specialty equipment, and site work. Bids must be submitted by July 23, 2026, and all proposals must adhere to the Construction Manager’s Manual and state licensing requirements. • Scope includes structural concrete, precast concrete, masonry, steel fabrication/erection, roofing, fireproofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, elevators, specialty equipment, site utilities, and exterior landscaping. • Over 60 distinct trade packages are listed, offering numerous entry points for subcontractors with specialized expertise. • A 5 % bid bond is required for proposals exceeding $35,000, and all bids must be submitted via BuildingConnected or emailed to the designated contact. • The project is a large institutional construction effort likely to span multiple years and require coordination among many trades.