Benton County Water District 1 - 2027 Funding and Improvements - Water System Improvements RFQ
Benton CountyCounty · Bentonville, AR- Due
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Benton County Water District 1 is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services related to its public water system improvements. The selected firm will be responsible for preparing a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), preparing and pursuing funding applications, and providing design and permitting services for water system upgrades. Requirements include specific experience in preparing funding packages and designing potable water distribution and transmission mains within the past five years. The project involves local funding and may have additional associated requirements. Qualifications must be submitted to 111 East Rose St, Avoca, AR, 72711 by October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Contact the District at 479-636-0002 for further information.
Preliminary Engineering Report, Funding applications, Design and permit improvements
Specific experience preparing funding packages and designing potable water distribution and transmission mains within the past five years
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Summary
Benton County Water District 1 is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services related to its public water system improvements.
The selected firm will be responsible for preparing a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), preparing and pursuing funding applications, and providing design and permitting services for water system upgrades. Requirements include specific experience in preparing funding packages and designing potable water distribution and transmission mains within the past five years. The project involves local funding and may have additional associated requirements. Qualifications must be submitted to 111 East Rose St, Avoca, AR, 72711 by October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Contact the District at 479-636-0002 for further information.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Specific experience preparing funding packages and designing potable water distribution and transmission mains within the past five years
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Preliminary Engineering Report
- Funding applications
- Design and permit improvements
- Submit to
- 111 East Rose St, Avoca, AR, 72711
- Scope location
- Benton, AR
- Reported agency
- Benton County Water District 1
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Benton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 111 East Rose St, Avoca, AR, 72711.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Benton County in AR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preliminary Engineering Report, Funding applications, Design and permit improvements. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specific experience preparing funding packages and designing potable water distribution and transmission mains within the past five years" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Benton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Benton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Benton County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Benton County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Benton, AR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.