How to bid on Des Arc sewer line inspection and cleaning for the City of Des Arc

What the City is buying

The City of Des Arc, Arkansas, is seeking a qualified contractor to clean and inspect about 89,119 feet of 4- to 15-inch gravity sewer pipeline and 292 manholes. The work includes CCTV inspections and reports.

This is Schedule I of the Des Arc Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements project. It may suit contractors experienced in sewer conveyance system cleaning, CCTV inspection, and manhole inspection.

Deadline and bid delivery

The notice states that bids are due Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Des Arc City Hall, 107 South 3rd Street, Des Arc, Arkansas 72040. The supplied listing gives a different deadline time, 11:00 a.m. ET; confirm the applicable time using the bid documents or with the City before submitting.

Plan to deliver the bid to City Hall before the deadline. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or select the bid it considers in its best interest.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at sewer conveyance system cleaning and inspection companies able to perform CCTV work, clean sewer lines, inspect manholes, and provide reports. Review the plans and specifications to determine whether your equipment and experience fit the requested work.

How to get the bid documents and respond

Plans and specifications are available for inspection at Des Arc City Hall and Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc., 2601 T.P. White Drive, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Copies cost $200, non-refundable, and may be obtained from Bond Consulting Engineers at that address.

Read the full notice and scan through the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette public-notice page using the provided access steps. Follow the notice and bid documents for submission instructions, and contact the City of Des Arc with questions.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Use the plans and specifications to build your bid around the stated quantities, pipe sizes, inspection and cleaning work, manholes, and reporting. Check that your pricing and work plan account for the full scope described in the documents.

Before delivery, check the bid documents for required forms, signatures, and submission packaging. Allow time to get the documents, prepare the response, and deliver it to City Hall before the confirmed deadline.