This contract is an annual procurement by Benton County Road Department for metal culverts that meet AASHTO standards and Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department QPL requirements. Bids were due on January 19 2021, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Metal Culverts, Inc. The scope includes supplying a range of round and arch‑shaped metal culverts (both corrugated and banded) in specified sizes and gauges, with delivery to two County locations in Bentonville and Decatur, Arkansas. Pricing must be submitted on a per‑foot basis with all freight charges included; truck‑load‑only bids are not accepted. The solicitation required a sealed hard‑copy envelope plus an electronic copy on CD/USB, and the award process allowed the County to reject any or all bids.
• Items: 15″‑36″ round and arch metal culverts, 12‑16 gauge, both corrugated and banded.
• Delivery: Business‑hour drops at Benton County Road Dept. (Bentonville) or Decatur.
• Evaluation: Experience, capacity, past performance, and proximity; award may be non‑exclusive.