This contract is for the construction of the end “bent” and associated wingwalls on Gaiche Road Bridge in Benton County, Arkansas. The work includes pre‑boring, installation of steel pilings, construction of concrete caps, and erection of concrete wingwalls; the county will complete the remaining bridge components. Bidders were required to purchase the engineering plans ($75 per set) from Great River Engineering and be on the plan‑holder list. A 5 % bid guarantee and a 100 % performance & payment bond were mandatory, and the contractor must hold an Arkansas construction license. The solicitation was a sealed competitive bid with a submission deadline of 2 PM on 28 Feb 2024, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Hartman & Company Inc.
• Scope: pre‑boring, steel piling, concrete caps, wingwalls only – county finishes the rest.
• Financial: 5 % bid guarantee, 100 % performance bond; contract value not disclosed.
• Requirements: Arkansas contractor license, plan purchase ($75), surety bonds, 60‑day bid validity.