Bid guide
How to bid on Courthouse Cooling Tower Repairs for Jefferson County, Arkansas
What Jefferson County is buying
Jefferson County is seeking a contractor to repair the existing cooling tower at its courthouse in Pine Bluff. The work includes replacing the hot water basins, fill supports, PVC fill, and drift eliminators, along with related removal, installation, and reconnection work.
The county wants one complete lump-sum price that includes labor, materials, freight, applicable taxes, equipment, and disposal. This facilities project may suit contractors experienced with cooling tower repairs and building mechanical work.
Deadline and public opening
Sealed bids are due by noon on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Jefferson County Judge’s Office, 101 West Barraque Street, Suite 107, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud there.
The notice also lists a deadline of 1:00 PM ET. Because the full notice states that bids must be received by noon, confirm the applicable deadline with the county and plan to deliver before noon. Late bids will not be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is relevant to contractors able to perform cooling tower repair work and meet applicable Arkansas licensing requirements. The work calls for labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, dumpster service, and forklift service.
A bidder must provide a five-percent bid security amount in the form of a cashier’s check or corporate bid bond.
How to get the bid documents and submit
Use the “View original source” option to open the legal notice on Arkansas Online, where the full text and a scan of the printed notice are available. Follow the notice’s instructions for obtaining the bid documents; it says they are available through the specified source, but the details are not included here.
Submit a sealed bid to the Judge’s Office address by the deadline. Clearly mark the envelope “BID - COURTHOUSE COOLING TOWER REPAIRS.” For specifications or to arrange a non-mandatory site inspection, contact Warner Worthan, Jefferson County Buildings and Grounds, at 870-692-1350 or [email protected].
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Review the bid documents and site conditions carefully so your price accounts for the listed removal, replacement, support, reconnection, and disposal work. The notice says the cooling tower must be returned to the county ready for startup.
State one complete lump-sum price, and include the anticipated material lead time and on-site work duration. Check that your bid security is five percent of your total bid and is in one of the accepted forms, then allow time for the sealed bid to reach the office before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Jefferson County, Arkansas; the original posting controls.