Opportunity
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-26-301W
ARDOT Solicits Bids for Four Compact Hydraulic Excavators (20,000 lbs Class)
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
H-26-301W
NAICS
423810
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Equipment and Procurement Division is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of four compact hydraulic excavators. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Equipment and Procurement Division - Products Requested: - Four (4) compact hydraulic excavators - 20,000 lbs class - Steel track mounted - Zero tail swing - 36-inch excavating bucket with mechanical thumb - Must meet ARDOT Specification 26-K8-135 - Delivery Locations: - ARDOT District 4 Headquarters, Barling, AR (1 unit) - ARDOT District 6 Headquarters, Little Rock, AR (1 unit) - ARDOT District 10 Headquarters, Paragould, AR (2 units) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; bidders must specify make and model offered - Notable Requirements: - Delivery must be completed within 120 days after award - Bidders must provide warranty data and guaranteed delivery dates - Bid bond ($1,000) and 5% performance bond required - Compliance with various state certifications (eligibility, boycott, immigrant restrictions) - Electronic-only bid submission - Additional units may be purchased at the same pricing and conditions
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of an excavator with delivery FOB to Barling, Little Rock, and Paragould, Arkansas. The excavator is specified as a compact hydraulic excavator, 20,000 lbs class, steel track mounted, zero tail swing, with a 36-inch excavating bucket and mechanical thumb, meeting ARDOT Spec. 26-K8-135. Bidding is conducted electronically only, and bids must include labor costs and delivery to the specified FOB locations. The contract may be renewed or extended by mutual agreement but must comply with Arkansas State Procurement Law. A bid bond of $1,000 is required, and the successful bidder must complete delivery within 120 days after award.