Metroplan
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- On September 23, 2026, the Metroplan Board approved Resolution 26-13 to amend the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and add new funding for the City of Conway's buses and bus facilities. The amendment covered funds spanning fiscal years 2023 to 2026 and added two project lines to the active TIP. This is an awarded funding action, which matters for transit equipment, facilities, and any follow-on implementation work.
- 2027-2030 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Draft
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Metroplan: On September 23, 2026, the Metroplan Board approved Resolution 26-13 to amend the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and add new funding for the City of Conway's buses and bus facilities. The amendment covered funds spanning fiscal years 2023 to 2026 and added two project lines to the active TIP. This is an awarded funding action, which matters for transit equipment, facilities, and any follow-on implementation work.
Amended TIP adds funding for transit facilities and related infrastructure implementation.
Metroplan: 2027-2030 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Draft
Metroplan is finalizing its 2027-2030 TIP draft, establishing funding for regional roadway and infra...
Metroplan: Little Rock Port Authority reported it had received Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding for the South Loop Study and was working to launch the study as soon as possible. The study will focus on critical environmental work to determine the preferred alternative for South Loop. This is a grant-funded planning and environmental signal that could lead to later design and construction work.
STBG funded roadway loop study leading into future roadway design and construction.
Metroplan: At its September 23, 2026 meeting, Metroplan released the draft Central Arkansas Smart Streets Plan for public review. The plan is a 20-year roadmap with priority corridors, intersections, and technology options such as adaptive signal control, CCTV, dynamic message signs, and fiber optic communications backbone. The decision is still open, and the next step is public comment before final approval. The work points to future ITS and smart mobility funding and implementation needs.
20-year draft plan includes fiber optic communications backbone corridors.
Metroplan: Regional Planning Agency Merger Creates Major Strategy Opportunity
Metroplan is actively planning a merger with CAPDD, with a clear timeline for governance research, p...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Metroplan?
- Start by reviewing Metroplan's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a mpo in AR, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 15 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
- How do I win a contract with Metroplan?
- Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Metroplan include Metroplan — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Metroplan — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Metroplan Board Meeting: Transportation Projects, Budget, Collaborations, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
- Where does Metroplan publish RFPs?
- Metroplan publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from Metroplan. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Transportation, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Metroplan?
- At Metroplan, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 15 decision-makers at Metroplan.
- What does Metroplan spend the most on?
- Based on 429 tracked contracts, Metroplan spends most on Capital Projects (188), Transportation (127), Grants (73), Public Works (24), and Professional Services (17). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Metroplan's current vendors?
- Metroplan currently works with vendors including HNTB, RASCO, WINTER, THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, RASCO WINTER THOMAS CPAS & ADVISORS, AUDUBON ARKANSAS, CITY OF CABOT, ENTERGY, CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER, VOLKERT, CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, and MCCLELLAND ENGINEERS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- What projects is Metroplan working on?
- Based on 3 tracked meetings, Metroplan is actively discussing: Metroplan — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Metroplan — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Metroplan Board Meeting: Transportation Projects, Budget, Collaborations. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
- How many active solicitations does Metroplan have?
- Metroplan currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (188), Transportation (127), and Grants (73). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.
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