2022 CHIP & SEAL VARIOUS ROADS

This contract concerns the application of chip‑seal surface treatment to a series of county roads within Benton County, Arkansas. The County Road Department issued a sealed‑bid Request for Bid (RFB) on May 8 and May 15 2022, with a submission deadline of May 24 2022, after which bids were opened virtually via Zoom. The successful bidder, Vance Brothers, Inc., will be responsible for providing Class 2 mineral aggregate and polymer‑modified cationic emulsified asphalt (CRS‑2P), complying with ARDOT specifications, and completing the work within the seasonal windows prescribed by the state. The award is a lump‑sum, competitive sealed‑bid contract; a 5 % bid bond and a 100 % performance bond are required. The County emphasized small/minority/women‑owned business participation, strict conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and the potential for audit under FOIA. • Scope: Chip‑seal (asphalt surface treatment) on multiple county road segments, using Class 2 aggregate and CRS‑2P asphalt. • Procurement: Competitive sealed‑bid (RFB) with mandatory 5 % bid bond and 100 % performance bond. • Award: Single‑vendor award to Vance Brothers, Inc.; no public award date disclosed. • Compliance: Must adhere to ARDOT §§402‑403, provide vendor references, and submit both hard‑copy and electronic bid packages.