Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-058
Desoto Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Solicitation
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-058
NAICS
237310, 237990, 238190
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Purchasing Division is seeking bids for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge at Desoto Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division, Finance Department - Contact: Olivia Thomason - Project Scope: - Removal and disposal of the existing damaged pedestrian bridge - Construction of a new pedestrian bridge including: - Reinforced concrete abutments - Structural steel superstructure - Pressure-treated timber deck and railing system - Approach work, erosion control, and site restoration - All labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, temporary facilities, and incidentals - Products/Services Requested: - Complete pedestrian bridge replacement (all materials and labor) - No specific OEMs or vendors named; materials must be new and comply with state and federal safety standards - Unique Requirements: - Lump sum contract for the entire project - Bid bond required for contracts over $35,000 - State of Arkansas Commercial Contractors Licensing required - Hazardous and toxic substances disclosure - No escalation clause; all materials subject to City approval - Compliance with state and federal safety standards - Notable Details: - Project completion timeline to be specified by bidder in working days - Procurement may be subject to federally required certifications and contract clauses
Description
The City of Hot Springs is soliciting bids for the provision of labor and materials to remove the existing damaged pedestrian bridge at Desoto Park and construct a new pedestrian bridge. The project includes new reinforced concrete abutments, a structural steel superstructure, pressure-treated timber deck and railing system, approach work, erosion control, site restoration, and all incidental work necessary to complete a functional pedestrian bridge. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, temporary facilities, and incidentals required for the project. The contract price is a lump sum covering all aspects of the bridge replacement as detailed in the construction plans.