Best Value Proposals

INVITATION TO SUBMIT
PROPOSALS, ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS
RFP BID # 26-25
1.0 General Information: Arkansas State University is accepting competitive sealed “Best Value Proposals”, for Job Order Contracting (JOC), pursuant to Arkansas Code Ann 19-4-1416 (a)(1) in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements set forth in this Solicitation for Proposals for Best Value Contract, which considers factors in addition to price. This Solicitation provides sufficient information for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by Arkansas State University. On the outside of the envelope include the proposal number assigned on the title page (RFP Bid # 26-25) and the date the proposal is due on Thursday, March 19, 2026, by 1:00pm.
2.0 Location for Submittal of Proposal: Proposals shall be submitted not later than 1:00 pm local time, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
3.0 There will be a mandatory preapproval meeting at 1:30 pm local time, (Thursday) March 5, 2026, at Facilities Management Break Room, require all interested Proposers be present. At this meeting contractors will have an opportunity to ask questions regarding this Contract.
4.0 Supervision: Arkansas State University, unless designated to another entity, supervises the review of Proposals and awarding of all construction contracts, approves contracts, change orders, request for payment and ensures all on-site inspections are accomplished.
5.0 Location of Documents:
The full Invitation to Propose will be available for download at Arkansas State University Procurement Services Website.
6.0 Contact: Any questions regarding this Solicitation shall be directed to:
Petree Buford, Head of Construction Arkansas State University - Jonesboro Mailing Address: PO Box 250
State University, AR 72467
Physical Address: 2713 Pawnee Street
Facilities Management Office 175A Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: 870-680-4727
Arkansas State University specifically request that Contractors restrict all contact and questions regarding this contract to the above named individual.
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