Arkansas Department of Transportation Security Services Contract - District 4 Headquarters and Bobby Hopper Tunnel - H-27-217K (2026)
- Due
- Sep 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Security services contract for protecting Arkansas Department of Transportation District 4 headquarters and monitoring the Bobby Hopper Tunnel in Barling, Arkansas. Requires licensed security company with bonded guards, background checks, drug testing, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Contract involves specific shifts of 8 to 15 hours, total approximately 6400 hours per year, including ARDOT recognized holidays. Submission deadline is 09/22/2026 11:00 AM CDT. Evaluation for award consideration includes contractor's references, training program, related personnel experience, and work record.
References, training program, related personnel experience, work record
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Summary
Security services contract for protecting Arkansas Department of Transportation District 4 headquarters and monitoring the Bobby Hopper Tunnel in Barling, Arkansas.
Requires licensed security company with bonded guards, background checks, drug testing, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Contract involves specific shifts of 8 to 15 hours, total approximately 6400 hours per year, including ARDOT recognized holidays. Submission deadline is 09/22/2026 11:00 AM CDT. Evaluation for award consideration includes contractor's references, training program, related personnel experience, and work record.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- References
- Training program
- Related personnel experience
- Work record
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- CONTRACT AND GRANT DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION FORM
- Standard Bid Conditions Revised 2025
- Certificate For Boycott and Illegal Immigrant Restrictions - 2025
- Security Services District 4 Specs.pdf
- Submit to
- ARDOT Equipment and Procurement Division located at 11302 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Barling, Arkansas
- Reported agency
- Arkansas Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: ARDOT Equipment and Procurement Division located at 11302 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas in AR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "References, training program, related personnel experience, work record" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: CONTRACT AND GRANT DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION FORM, Standard Bid Conditions Revised 2025, Certificate For Boycott and Illegal Immigrant Restrictions - 2025, Security Services District 4 Specs.pdf. Review the full document from Department of Transportation | State of Arkansas for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Barling, Arkansas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.