UADA Bids Information

Welcome to the official solicitation site for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA).  This site provides access to Formal Bid solicitations and tabulations regarding current bid opportunities.

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Interested Bidders:

• Bidders are responsible for checking UADA’s Competitive Bid webpage for schedule information, live stream bid opening dates (when applicable), and addenda associated with each bid.
• In the event the University is closed to the public during a scheduled bid opening event, live stream access will be provided.  Information on joining a live stream bid opening event will be posted on the Competitive Bid Web prior to the bid opening date.

UADA Bid Solicitations:  Solicitations are available for opening or downloading by clicking on the associated links/attachments.  Interested bidders are encouraged to examine the full bid document. While UADA will issue addenda to all known interested parties, it is the bidder’s responsibility to check this site for any addenda to ensure receipt of all changes or clarifications to bid documents.  All times and dates listed are based upon Central Standard Time. If you experience any problems accessing information, or have questions regarding solicitations, specifications and procedures, contact the Procurement Official as indicated in the bid document.

UADA Bid Responses:  Responses to bid solicitations may be submitted by, 1) Downloading the bid request from this site, 2) Completing the bid request per bid instructions, and 3) Submitting the signed bid response per bid instructions, in a sealed package with the associated Bid Number clearly identified on the outside of the package.  The Procurement Official will make reasonable attempt to determine legitimacy of bid packages, and the interpretation and determination of the Procurement Official is final.

Notice:  Formal sealed bids are NOT accepted by fax or email.  All bid submissions must be received and accepted by the Purchasing Office no later than the date and time designated on the official bid document, unless otherwise communicated by the Procurement Official. In case of an unexpected University closure, any bids due to open on the day the University is closed will open at the same time the next business day the University is open. The University of Arkansas does not accept any bids after the date and time of the stated bid opening no matter the circumstances. All bids received after the opening date and time will be returned to the submitting bidder unopened.

State Bid Opportunities:  Suppliers can explore further bid opportunities in doing business with the state.  These bids are not administered by UADA. 

Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MWOB):  Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-229, 19-11-230 the State of Arkansas encourages all small, minority, and women owned business enterprises to submit competitive sealed bids and proposals for University projects. Encouragement is also made to all general contractors that in the event they subcontract portions of their work, consideration is given to the identified groups.

 

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