Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-208: Construction - Contracts

(a) The market authority is authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, public market facilities including buildings, structures, equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and all other accessories necessary or desirable for the safety or convenience of persons using the facilities.

(b) The contracts for any market facilities are to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in the same manner as contracts are authorized by law to be awarded in connection with highways or streets within the jurisdiction of the respective market authority.