2025 RFB-07 Guardrail Materials

This solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB‑07) issued by Benton County, Arkansas, for the supply of guardrail components that must meet Arkansas Highway Department Specification Section 617. Vendors were required to submit sealed hard‑copy bids and an identical electronic copy on a USB drive by the revised deadline of February 26, 2025. The award was later recorded as going to CUSTOM PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & SAFETY, though the bid packet does not include award details. The procurement emphasizes small‑business participation, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and unit‑price pricing for a detailed list of guardrail items. • Scope: supply of various guardrail materials (straight, curved, terminals, posts, hardware) on a unit‑price basis. • Procurement method: full and open competition with a publicly posted addendum moving the bid deadline. • Evaluation criteria focus on experience, capacity, past performance, and proximity to the project area.