RES NO 05-04-2026 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.t, -16 -2026
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCKENZIE
ASPHALT, LLC., FOR THE NORTHRIDGE DRIVE AND
PARK RIDGE DRIVE OVERLAY PROJECTS; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has advertised bids for the Northridge Drive and Park
Ridge Drive Overlay Projects through Neal Morrison Consulting, LLC.; and
WHEREAS, bids have been received and opened in accordance with Arkansas law and
McKenzie Asphalt,LLC.,is the lowest bidder meeting the bid specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas accepts the bid of $331,222.10, for the
Northridge Drive and Park Ridge Drive Overlay Projects, as set forth in
"Exhibit A" attached hereto.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for
the City of Van Buren to pay all drainage improvement expenses,not to exceed
the amounts of the low bids submitted, as set forth in "Exhibit A" attached
hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van B e , Arkansas,by its City Council,
did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of--W for andeu against,the foregoing Resolution
at its regular meeting held on the 261h day of May 2026.
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City of Van Buren r
ATTESTED: y APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Qf oraCounty,
Shawnna Reynol s Jacob Howell
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
NEAL MORRISON CONSULTING, LLC
4000 Blue Hole Road Rudy, AR 72952
4 79-459-242 7 ntmorrison@yahoo.com
April 24, 2026
Mr. John Karstens
City of Van Buren Street Superintendent
1003 Broadway
Van Buren,Arkansas 72956
RE: Northridge Drive and Park Ridge Drive Overlays
Dear John,
Attached, please find a copy of the certified bid tabulation for the subject project for the bid
opening that was conducted April 23, 2026. The low bidder has been verified to be McKenzie
Asphalt, LLC of Muldrow, Oklahoma with a bid of $331,222.10. Based on a review of this
company's qualifications, I recommend that the City accept the low bid and award the contract to
McKenzie Asphalt, LLC.
Upon acceptance of the bid by the City Council, executable copies of the project manual will be
forwarded to the Contractor with a request that they sign the agreement and obtain bonds and
insurance certificates. When they return the documents, the Mayor will sign the contract
agreement on behalf of the City and we will proceed with the project.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments on this matter.
Sincerely,
Neal T. Morrison, P.E.
Enclosure
BID TABULATION
Northridge Drive and Park Ridge Drive Overlays Certified Correct:
Van Buren,Arkansas
For Bids Received April 23,2026
McKenzie Asphalt,LLC Forsgren,Inc. Moore Contracting,Co.Inc.
Item No. Description quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost
SCHEDULE 1: Northridge Drive
1. Mobilization 1 Lump Sum $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,500.00 $ 8,500.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00
2. Maintenance of Traffic and Traffic Control 1 Lump Sum $ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 19,500.00 $ 19,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00
3. Tack Coat 710 Gallon $ 3.50 $ 2,485.00 $ 0.01 $ 7.10 $ 4.00 $ 2,840.00
4. ACHM Surface Course(Type 3) 1,080 Ton $ 120.20 $ 129,816.00 $ 118.00 $ 127,440.00 $ 122.00 $ 131,760.00
S. Cold Milling(0to 2"Thickness) 9,430 Sq.Yd. $ 1.92 $ 18,105.60 $ 3.15 $ 29,704.50 $ 6.50 $ 61,295.00
6. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(4"White) 210 Lin.Ft. $ 0.90 $ 189.00 $ 0.94 $ 197.40 $ 1.00 $ 210.00
7. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(24"White) 163 Lin.Ft. $ 15.00 $ 2,445.00 $ 15.60 $ 2,542.80 $ 16.50 $ 2,689.50
8. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(4"Yellow) 8,100 Lin.Ft. $ 0.90 $ 7,290,00 $ 0.94 $ 7,614.00 $ 1.00 $ 8,100.00
9. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(Arrows) 2 Each $ 275.00 $ 550.00 $ 286.00 $ 572.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00
Subtotal-Schedule 1(Items 1 through 9): $ 165,130.60 $ 196,077.80 $ 217,994.50
SCHEDULE 2:Park Ridge Drive
10. Mobilization 1 Lump Sum $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00
11. Maintenance of Traffic and Traffic Control 1 Lump Sum $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00
12. Tack Coat 2,400 Gallon $ 3.50 $ 8,400.00 $ 0.01 $ 24.00 $ 4.00 $ 9,600.00
13. ACHM Surface Course(Type 3) 1,010 Ton $ 121.60 $ 122,816.00 $ 120.00 $ 121,200.00 $ 122.00 $ 123,220.00
14. Cold Milling(2 to 4"Thickness) 8,710 Sq.Yd. $ 2.85 $ 24,823.50 $ 3.35 $ 29,178.50 $ 7.50 $ 65,325.00
15. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(4"Yellow) 4,680 Lin.Ft. $ 0.90 $ 4,212.00 $ 0.94 $ 4,399.20 $ 1.00 $ 4,680.00
16. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking(24"White) 56 Lin.Ft. $ 15.00 $ 840.00 $ 15.60 $ 873.60 $ 16.50 $ 924.00
Subtotal-Schedule 2(Items 10 through 16): $ 166,091.50 $ 179,675.30 $ 214,249.00
TOTAL BID(Items 1 through 16): $ 331,222.10 $ 375,753.10 $ 432,243.50