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Board approves $2.14M contract (including contingency) with Francis Excavating for three street rehab projects

City of Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Public Works recommended Francis Excavating as the low bidder at $1,787,729.28 with $357,465.86 for contingencies; the board approved a contract not to exceed $2,144,795.14 funded by 2025 GO bonds.

Public Works presented bids for rehabilitation on East 24th Street, Oak Street and East 48th Street. The city’s engineering consultant reviewed bids and found Francis Excavating to be the low, qualified bidder at $1,787,729.28. Staff recommended a total contract amount not to exceed $2,144,795.14, which includes $357,465.86 set aside for contingencies and unforeseen base failures once construction begins.

City staff said funding is available from the 2025 general obligation bond program. The city attorney read a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter the contract not to exceed the stated amount. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution on roll call.