Project Information

Bid Title

Construction Service, Renovation/Restoration

Issuing Agency

State Government of Arkansas

Location

Arkansas

Published Date

Jun 11, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

NP-27-000106/11/2026 CDT

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Bid Information Bid Number: NP-27-0001 Agency: National Park College Amended: 06/11/2026 02:05 PM CDT Opening Date & Time: 06/13/2026 09:00 AM CDT Description: Construction Service, Renovation/Restoration Buyer's Email: kmarkish@np.edu

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Bid Number:

Description:

Agency:

NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

101 College Dr.

Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913

INVITATION FOR BID

BID SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

NP-27-0001

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

Solicitation Issued: June 1, 2026

Dogwood Hall Exterior Renovation

National Park College

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE

Submission Deadline Date: June 12, 2026

Submission Deadline Time:

4:30 p.m., Central Time

Bid Opening Date:

June 13, 2026

Bid Opening Time:

9:00 a.m., Central Time

Deliver proposal submissions for this Request for Proposal to National Park College (NPC) on or before the designated

bid opening date and time. In accordance with Arkansas Procurement Law and Rules, it is the responsibility of

Prospective Contractors to submit proposals at the designated location on or before the bid opening date and time.

Proposals received after the designated bid opening date and time may be considered late and may be returned to the

Prospective Contractor without further review. It is not necessary to return "no bids" to National Park College.

Delivery Address:

Proposal’s Outer

Packaging:

DELIVERY OF RESPONSE DOCUMENTS

National Park College

Gerald Fisher Bldg, Suite 327

101 College Dr.

Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913

Email: kmarkish@np.edu (Include bid number in subject line)

Delivery providers, USPS, UPS, and FedEx deliver mail to NPC’s street address on a schedule determined by

each individual provider. These providers will deliver to NPC based solely on the street address.

Prospective Contractors assume all risk for timely, properly submitted deliveries.

Seal outer packaging and properly mark with the solicitation number and prospective contractor’s

name and return address. If outer packaging of proposal submission is not properly marked, the

package may be opened for bid identification purposes.

Agency Buyer:

Email Address:

Agency Website:

Kurt Markish

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Buyer’s Direct Phone Number: 501-760-4351

kmarkish@np.edu

Agency’s Main Number: 501-760-4222

https://www.np.edu

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ARKANSAS SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

NON-NEGOTIABLE

SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY:

Language in these terms and conditions, and the terms and conditions of any resulting contract, must not

be construed or deemed as the State’s waiver of its right of sovereign immunity. The Contractor agrees

that any claims against the State, whether sounding in tort or in contract, shall be brought before the

Arkansas Claims Commission as provided by Arkansas law and governed accordingly.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE:

A. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of

Arkansas. Exclusive venue arising under this Contract is Pulaski County, Arkansas.

B. Any legislation that may be enacted subsequent to the date of this Contract, which may cause all or

any part of the Contract to be in conflict with the laws of the State of Arkansas, will be given proper

consideration if and when this contract is renewed or extended. At such time, the parties agree that

the Contract shall be amended to comply with any applicable laws in effect.

C. Under Arkansas law, the release of public records is governed by the Arkansas Freedom of

Information Act found at Section 25-19-101 et. seq. of the Arkansas Code Annotated.

INDEMNITY:

The Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, and assigns and

shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agency, department, and their officers, agents, and

employees from third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including

attorney’s fees to the extent arising from or relating to personal injury and damage to real or personal

property, caused in whole or in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, its agents,

employees, partners, or assigns.

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SECTION 1 – INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 INTRODUCTION

National Park College (Agency, NPC) seeks a responsive, responsible contractor (contractor, vendor) to

repair and renovate the exterior of the Dogwood Hall student housing building. Dogwood Hall is located

on the NPC campus at 184 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR.

.

1.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. As a result of this IFB, the Agency intends to award a contract to a single Contractor.

B. The anticipated starting date for any resulting contract is approximately July 18, 2026 except that the

actual contract and/or project start date may be adjusted unilaterally by the Agency for up to three (3)

calendar months. By submitting a signed proposal in response to the IFB, the Prospective Contractor

represents and warrants that it will honor its proposal as being held open as irrevocable for this

period.

1.3 DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms defined in Arkansas Procurement Law have the same

meanings herein.

B. “Prospective Contractor” means a responsible offeror who submits a proposal in response to this

Solicitation.

C. The terms “Request for Proposal,” “RFP,” and “Solicitation” are used synonymously in this document.

D. “Requirement” means a term, condition, provision, deliverable, Specification, or a combination

thereof, that is obligated under the Solicitation, resulting contract, or both.

E. “Responsive Proposal” means a proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation that conforms in

all material respects to this RFP.

F. “Shall” and “must” mean the imperative and are used to identify Requirements.

G. “Specification” means any technical or purchase description or other description of the physical or

functional characteristics, or of the nature, of a commodity or service. “Specification” may include a

description of any Requirement for inspecting, testing, or preparing a commodity or service for

delivery.

H. “State” means the State of Arkansas. When the term “State” is used herein to reference any

obligation of the State under a contract that results from this Solicitation, that obligation is limited to

the Department using such a contract.

I. “OSP” means the Arkansas Office of State Procurement.

1.4 SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

For informational purposes, a Solicitation Schedule is provided below; however, dates listed and noted

with an asterisk (*) are anticipated dates only and are subject to change at the discretion of the Agency.

TABLE A: TENTATIVE SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY

IFB Release to Prospective Contractors

Mandatory Site Visit

Contractor Response Due Date

Evaluation Completed*

Post Anticipation to Award*

ALC Review*

DATE

June 1, 2026

June 8, 2026 – 2:00 PM (Central)

June 12, 2026

June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026

July 17, 2026

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Official Contract Start

*Dates are approximate

July 18, 2026

1.5 CLARIFICATION OF SOLICITATION

A. Clarifications shall be completed during Mandatory Site Visit.

B. Submit questions requesting clarification of information contained in this Solicitation via email to the

Agency Contact listed on page 1 of this solicitation.

C. A Prospective Contractor should notify the Buyer of any term, condition, etc., that precludes the

Prospective Contractor from submitting a compliant, Responsive Proposal. Prospective Contractors

should note that it is the responsibility of the Prospective Contractor to seek resolution of all such

issues, including those relating to the terms and conditions of the contract, prior to the submission of

a proposal.

D. Prospective Contractors may contact the Buyer with non-substantive questions at any time prior to

the proposal opening.

E. An oral statement by the Department will not be part of any contract resulting from this Solicitation

and may not reasonably be relied on by any Prospective Contractor as an aid to interpretation unless

it is reduced to writing and expressly adopted by the Department.

F. Only an addendum written and authorized by the Agency will modify the Solicitation.

1.6 RESPONSE DOCUMENTS

A. Original Proposal Response

1. The following items are proposal submission requirements and shall be submitted either as a

hardcopy (1 copy – No staples or permanent binding), digitally (USB thumb drive or CD) or via

email to the Agency Contact listed on page 1 of this solicitation.

a. Original signed Proposal Signature Page contained in this solicitation. Signature may be ink

or digital.

b. One original copy of your Pricing Proposal in response to the SECTION 2 - SCOPE section

of this solicitation.

i. Pricing must be proposed in U.S. dollars and cents.

ii. Quantities stated in this solicitation are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

Prospective Contractor must submit unit price on the estimated quantity and unit of

measure specified.

• The Agency may order more or less than the estimated quantity on term contracts,

and the Contractor shall sell to the Agency quantities ordered at no more than the

submitted price.

iii. If pricing documents do not allow for accurate pricing, Prospective Contractor(s) should

note this in their response.

iv. Prices must be firm offers. Pricing shall include ALL costs and expenses, excluding state

or local sales tax. Trade discounts should be deducted from the unit price and the net

price should be shown in the Pricing Response

c. Copy of your Insurance and contractor license(s).

d. Copy of Prospective Contractor’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

i. Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 19-60-104, OSP requires a Prospective

Contractor bidding on a state contract to submit a copy of the Prospective Contractor’s

Equal Opportunity (EO) Policy.

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ii. Prospective Contractors not required by law to have an EO Policy must submit a written

statement to that effect.

2. Prospective Contractors should not include any other documents or ancillary information, such

as a cover letter or promotional/marketing information.

B. Additional copies

• If the Agency requests additional copies of the proposal, the copies must be delivered within the

timeframe specified in the request.

C. Prospective Contractors should not alter language in Solicitation document(s) provided by the

Agency.

D. Prospective Contractor’s proposals cannot be altered or amended after the proposal opening except

as permitted by law or rule.

E. Prospective Contractors may submit multiple proposals.

SECTION 2 – SCOPE

2.1 SCOPE SUMMARY

National Park College (Agency, NPC) seeks a responsive, responsible contractor (contractor, vendor) to

repair and renovate the exterior of the Dogwood Hall student housing building. Dogwood Hall is located

on the NPC campus at 184 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR.

2.2 MANDATORY SITE VISIT

A Mandatory Site Visit shall be held at the Dogwood Hall student housing building on June 8, 2026, at

2:00 PM (Central). Interested Contractor shall visit site to become familiar with existing conditions PRIOR

to bidding on project. A maximum of four (4) representatives for an interested Contractor during the site

visit. Bring discrepancies or questions to the attention of NPC during the site visit. Interested Contractors

who do NOT participate in the Mandatory Site Visit shall be deemed ineligible to bid on the project.

2.3 CONTRACTOR REPONSIBILITIES/OBJECTIVES

Selected contractor shall:

A. Field verify all dimensions PRIOR to fabrication and installation.

B. Investigate all existing siding/hardiboard, replace any and all loose siding.

C. Nail down and secure all siding

D. Prep and paint all siding

E. Prep and paint all trim at doors and windows

F. Siding, trim and window paint to match Redbud Hall

Selected contractor shall complete work in accordance with the A1.0 specifications document included

with this solicitation as well as applicable Arkansas law requirements.

2.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications below are a reiteration of those listed in A1.0 renovations document dated 05-13-2026.

Lumber

Materials: All materials, unless otherwise specifically approved in advance by the Architect, shall meet or

exceed the following:

ITEM

Plates

(in contact with concrete or masonry)

DESCRIPTION

Pressure-treated Southern Pine

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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