Opportunity
Little Rock Littlerock #Bid Package #26-03-02
Arkansas River Sand and Gravel Extraction Permit Solicitation
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
Bid Package #26-03-02
NAICS
212321
This opportunity involves a state permit for sand and gravel extraction from submerged land in the Arkansas River, managed by the Commissioner of State Lands, Arkansas. - Government Buyer: - Commissioner of State Lands, Arkansas (State agency) - Products/Services Requested: - Permit to extract sand and gravel from the Arkansas River (mile markers 89.0 to 93.9, Jefferson County) - Extraction covers designated sections in Township 3S, Range 10W and 11W - Key Details: - Minimum royalty bid: $0.40 per cubic yard (sand), $0.60 per cubic yard (gravel) - $500 bid fee required - Permit term: up to three years, ending within six months after commercial production ceases - Subject to approval by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a resource extraction permit - Unique Requirements: - Open to any interested party - Regulatory approvals required before extraction can begin
Description
The Commissioner of State Lands is soliciting sealed bids for a state sand and gravel permit to remove sand and gravel from submerged land in the Arkansas River in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The permit covers specific sections of the river and is subject to acceptance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. The maximum term of the permit is three years, with termination within six months after commercial production ceases. The minimum acceptable bid includes a royalty of $0.40 per cubic yard for sand and $0.60 per cubic yard for gravel, and a bid fee of $500 must accompany all bids.