Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas bids, RFPs and contracts
Little Rock, ArkansasPop. 3,114,791 · ardot.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 20 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 72
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 2
- Contracts
- 1,130
- 475 vendors
The 30-second brief
72 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas's meetings, most in transportation and information technology. The latest, from Oct 13: State DOT Seeking Bids for Highway Project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 2. Latest awards: Neel -schaffer for neel-Schaffer Identified for Highway 131 Rehabilitation (Oct 2026) and BURNS&MCD for burns&Mcd Identified for I-30/I-40 Interchange Work (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas buys from, taken from council records. 1,130 contracts with 475 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas.
Questions about Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas
How do I become an approved vendor for Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas?
Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas currently works with 475 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 139 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas include Arkansas DOT — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Arkansas Highway Commission: Polymer Resin Supply Contract Award, and ARDOT District 8 Headquarters Admin. Roof Replacement Bid Opportunity, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas publish RFPs?
Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 606 solicitations from Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas?
At Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 139 decision-makers at Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas.
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What does Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas spend the most on?
Based on 661 tracked contracts, Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas spends most on Capital Projects (415), Transportation (166), Grants (31), Public Works (25), and Information Technology (24). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas's current vendors?
Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas currently works with vendors including NEEL -SCHAFFER, BURNS&MCD, HNTB, GEOTECHNOLOGY, BRIDGEFRMR, GARVER, PINE BLUFF SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY, REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC, CK ASPHALT LLC, and L MCGEORGE CONTRACTING COMPANY INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas working on?
Based on 5 tracked meetings, Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas is actively discussing: Arkansas DOT — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Arkansas Highway Commission: Polymer Resin Supply Contract Award, ARDOT District 8 Headquarters Admin. Roof Replacement Bid Opportunity, ARDOT Seeks Bids for Brine Salt Supply Contract Statewide, 2025-2026, and I-57/Hwy 5 Interchange Improvement Project Bids - Lonoke County, Arkansas. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas have?
Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas currently has 606 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (415), Transportation (166), and Grants (31). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.