Arkansas Government Projects &amp; Awards

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Power System Engineering (PSE), Eaton (vendor performance issues)

Note:

Implementation support contract allows for advanced testing and acceptance activities; AMI technology vendors and subcontracting engineers may have downstream roles. System-wide modernization in progress.

Agreement with Your Total Fitness Shop for the purchase and installation of fitness equipment at the Adult Recreation Center.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Recreation & Community Services

Associated Companies:

Your Total Fitness Shop

Note:

This project involves a contract awarded to Your Total Fitness Shop as the sole sales and service provider in Arkansas for True Fitness Equipment, through Sourcewell cooperative contract #052324-TRU. Opportunity may exist for local subcontractors to support delivery, installation, and maintenance services. Inferred: As no budget adjustment is required, funding is already allocated, suggesting an imminent execution timeline. Additional vendors may find opportunities for related services (facility upgrades, electrical work, or future fitness center enhancements). The procurement was confirmed to comply with state statute and city purchasing policy.

Manufacture and supply of finisher medals for the 2026 Run Bentonville Half-Marathon and Race Series.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Always Advancing, LLC

Note:

Bid IFB-25-70 was awarded to Always Advancing, LLC as the lowest bidder for production of medals. Fees are recouped from participant registration. Inferred: Subcontracting or related event production, marketing, and logistics service opportunities may arise in support of the race series.

Walton Family Foundation grant ($130,000) funds a grant writer to secure state and federal grant dollars; includes travel and development.

Agency:

Status:

Grant Funding

Service type:

Grants

Associated Companies:

Walton Family Foundation

Note:

Direct grant for staff hiring. Inferred: High-potential lead for experienced grant writers, grant management services, and professional development providers. Grant writer will pursue at least 10 grants and seek at least $1.5M in external public funds by 2027.

Amendment to extend and increase Calcon, Inc.'s contract for water service line replacements and repairs.

Agency:

Johnson county Public Housing Agency

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Calcon, Inc.

Note:

Expansion and extension of IDIQ contract supports ongoing water infrastructure repair, suggesting continued need for specialized construction, excavation, and plumbing suppliers.

Johnson County

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Ongoing operations supported by $274,714 in federal and state transit grants; plans for vehicle upgrades, staff training, and service growth for rural and ADA paratransit.

Agency:

Status:

Grant Funding

Service type:

Grants

Associated Companies:

Trip Spark (scheduling software), Novus (software vendor)

Note:

Inferred: Grant funds signal continuing or expanded purchasing (vehicles, technology), as well as training and consulting needs. Recent technology investments (Novus, scheduling systems) also suggest vendor opportunities. Fleet plans a new mechanic/upfitter hire, signaling need for upfitting services and equipment.

Pulaski County

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Expansion of Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation partnership to provide high school work-based learning, CTE pathways, and related services for LRSD.

Agency:

Status:

Grant Funding

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation

Note:

Inferred: Strategic consulting, business/community partnership brokering, professional development, marketing, and communications services possible through subcontracting. Foundation status as nonprofit may spur related vendor opportunities.

Amendment to Performance Contract for HVAC replacement at Pulaski Heights Elementary, Pulaski Heights Middle, Forest Park Elementary, with controls upgrades districtwide.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Performance Services

Note:

This is a multi-million dollar facility upgrade involving energy-saving controls and new mechanical equipment; paid with district and state partnership funding. Significant opportunity for subcontractors in HVAC supply, construction, automation, and related services.

Ongoing strategic communications/marketing planning and potential campaign execution for LRSD, including digital, branding, PR, and creative agency work.

Agency:

Status:

Pre-RFP

Service type:

Communications

Associated Companies:

mhp.si

Note:

mhp.si awarded initial contract for assessment ($19505), with up to $200,000 allocated for post-evaluation work – major opportunities for subcontractors or creative partners in public relations, digital campaigns, branding, or graphic design.

High Impact Tutoring (HIT grants) to provide ELA (3rd grade) and Math tutoring (middle school) in 2025-2026 including contract opportunities for tutoring vendors.

Agency:

Status:

Grant Funding

Service type:

Grants

Associated Companies:

On Your Mark, Imagine Learning

Note:

Funded entirely by state grants, contracts have been or will be awarded to selected vendors. Opportunities for certified educational services vendors and potentially for data platform providers and college readiness partners.

Saline County

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Construction of betterments and improvements to the sewer facilities of Bryant, AR, funded through a $2,960,000 water and sewer revenue bond.

Agency:

City of Bryant

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Stephens Inc., Crews & Associates, Webster Bank, National Association

Note:

The ordinance authorizes issuance of a major bond and construction project within the utility sector. Inferred: External contractors will be needed for engineering, construction, and project management. This is likely to generate a formal RFP for design and build services within the next 6-12 months. Ancillary opportunities also exist for equipment manufacturers and specialty services.

Approval for the Police Department to enter a five-year contract with AlliConnect for a mental health and officer wellness software platform.

Agency:

City of Bryant

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Public Safety

Associated Companies:

AlliConnect

Note:

Contract for wellness tracking and mental health support software for police staff. Inferred: Future opportunities could include additional IT support, implementation, training, and ongoing system enhancements.

Sebastian County

Showing 5 of 15 projects

Replacement of a 2022 John Deere 950K bulldozer with a Caterpillar bulldozer. The new bulldozer will have a high-drive system better suited for landfill environments.

Agency:

Status:

Public Updates

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

John Deere; Caterpillar

Note:

The current bulldozer, despite being only 4 years old, has reached its operational lifespan in the demanding landfill environment. The new machine is designed to keep components away from mud and trash.

Replacement of a 2020 John Deere 350G excavator used for digging and moving soil for daily cover at the landfill.

Agency:

Status:

Public Updates

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

John Deere

Note:

The current excavator has 7,158 hours and has reached its replacement point.

Replacement of a 2006 GMC pickup truck used for landfill operations.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Public Works

Associated Companies:

GMC

Note:

The current truck is approximately 20 years old and has 103,000 miles.

Replacement of a 2019 Caterpillar skid steer loader used in the convenience center and compost area.

Agency:

Status:

Public Updates

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Caterpillar

Note:

The current skid steer has 3,107 hours.

Multiple park improvements and new facilities, such as Maybranch Greenway ($8M+), John Bell, Jr. Park, inclusive playgrounds, parking, restroom, and trails. Several projects supported by federal and state grants.

Agency:

Status:

Grant Funding

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Inferred: RDG Planning & Design (ACME property), Beshears Construction (Creekmore Park), other contractors to be bid

Note:

Maybranch Greenway heavily leverages grants from LWCF, National Parks Service, TAP program, Friends of Rec. Trails. Extensive opportunities for general contractors, planners, specialty playground and sports lighting suppliers. RFP processes for some amenities and leases (e.g. soccer fields at John Bell, Jr. Park).

Stone County

Showing 2 of 2 projects

Amendment to existing agreement for outside building plan checking, inspection, and professional consulting services, increasing contract value by $1,000,000.

Agency:

City of Mountain View

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Professional Services

Associated Companies:

Shums Coda Associates, Inc.

Note:

The city is increasing compensation for its outside consultant due to expanded building project demand or complexity. Inferred: Opportunities for related consulting and technical service vendors as more private development applications are processed.

Amendment to professional services agreement with Shums Coda Associates, Inc. for outside building plan checking, inspection, and consultant/professional services, increasing total contract compensation and scope.

Agency:

City of Mountain View

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Professional Services

Associated Companies:

Shums Coda Associates, Inc.

Note:

This project increases existing funding and continues consultant services for plan review and building inspections, indicating possible future sub-consulting or staffing opportunities as development activity increases. Inferred: Potential for more external engineering/inspection support in Mountain View as they anticipate construction volume.

Washington County

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Professional engineering contract with Olsson Engineering for site plan design of on-site fueling station/canopy at Police HQ.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Olsson Engineering

Note:

Prime contract initiates further opportunities for construction, fuel system suppliers, security vendors during subsequent build phases.

Amendment to existing engineering services agreement with RJN Group, Inc. for expanded waterline condition assessments, including contingency funds.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

RJN Group, Inc.

Note:

Addition to an existing contract increases opportunity for subcontractors and suppliers in assessment services. Local engineering and utility service firms may find related work as the project ramps up or expands. Inferred: Broader outcomes may include future repair/rehab contracts following the assessment.

Purchase of an asphalt pothole patch truck (including potential surcharges/freight fees) for transportation maintenance with vendor Bergkamp Inc.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Bergkamp Inc.

Note:

Procurement of specialized equipment presents servicing, maintenance, training, and parts supply business opportunities for local companies over coming years.

Comprehensive on-call contract for engineering, design, right of way, planning, NEPA support, geotechnical, surveying, construction inspection, and related services for Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and local public agency projects, funded by multiple federal and state grant programs. Task Orders will be issued for specific scopes including bridge, roadway, transit, electric vehicle infrastructure, trails, corridor studies, grant application support, environmental assessments, and more. Significant subconsultant and subcontracting opportunities.

Agency:

Status:

Contract Award

Service type:

Capital Projects

Associated Companies:

Michael Baker International, Inc., NA (subconsultants to be added per Task Orders)

Note:

This master on-call agreement creates a pipeline of Task Orders for a full spectrum of professional transportation-related consulting services across Arkansas. Substantial subcontracting available for diverse sectors (including firms with specialties in bridges, NEPA, surveying, transit planning, grants, mapping, construction inspection, geotechnical analysis, public involvement, and more). Multiple task orders to be competitively assigned based on expertise, capacity, and geographic proximity. Funded by federal programs (IIP, Local Bridge, NEVI, RTP, TAP, etc.), offering rich business opportunities. Inferred: Most work will require further bids/proposals for each assignment; local, DBE, and innovative solution providers are likely to have preference in competitive selections. Project value ceiling is $8M with scope spanning engineering, planning, surveying, and related specialties. Implicit opportunities exist relating to EV infrastructure, active transportation, environmental permitting/compliance, and federal grant application support.

Pilot workforce development program for construction and renovation focused on preserving affordable housing and reactivating vacant residential properties. Includes mapping vacant properties, developing training curriculum, and public outreach with stipends offered for residents completing training.

Agency: