Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery - Birdeye Phase 2, 3600 HWY 163, Birdeye, Arkansas 72324, for the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs A bid security in the amount of 5% shall accompany each bid, if the bid is more than $50,000.00 The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities. Site Description a. Project description, intended use after NOI is filed: The development will consist of various improvements to the existing cemetery including but not limited to: sidewalk repair/replacement, drainage structure repair/replacement, utility improvements such as fiber optic services and electrical services, administrative and maintenance building enhancements, new irrigation and landscaping throughout the site, earthwork and associated activities involved in creating a new burial section, and new concrete pavement in limited areas. b. Sequence of major activities which disturbsoils: Prior to any surface disturbance the site perimeter BMP's including silt fence or wattles, and the major inlet protection for existing storm inlets and rock check dams for existing concentrated flow areas shall be constructed. This will include concrete washouts. After these initial temporary BMP's are in place, demolition activities will be allowed to occur within the limits of construction. During the demolition activities and throughout the entire length of the project, additional erosion control BMP's shall be constructed as needed including but not limited to the use of watering trucks for dust control. The following will commence at the discretion of the contractor's construction schedule but will include: Earthwork and initial grading to prepare the site for construction access drives. Heavier mass grading activities will commence in the new burial section. Any dewatering of excavations shall be discharged into a filter to remove sediments prior to ultimate discharge to the creek. After major areas of mass grading are completed, additional BMP's will be constructed at the toe of slopes and at new areas of concentrated flows. Areas that will not be disturbed for 14 days or longer will receive temporary stabilization with mulch, hydro-mulch or other Engineer approved measure. Private utilities and storm infrastructure will be installed. New and existing storm inlets shall be protected with BMP's. Lastly, final grading, then landscaping and final stabilization. Work will progress according to the Contractor's schedule. Upon completion of work and final stabilization of all disturbed areas temporary BMP's will be removed. c. Total Area: 99.14 Acres Disturbed Area: 4.35 Acres