Request for Proposal – US71b Business Survey on Transportation Challenges

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) is seeking a qualified firm to design, implement, and administer a comprehensive business survey along the US‑71B corridor to identify transportation challenges faced by local enterprises. The contractor will develop the questionnaire, conduct data collection (likely via electronic or mailed surveys), analyze results, and deliver a final report with actionable recommendations for regional transportation planning. • Scope includes survey design, sampling strategy, data collection, analysis, and a final written report with GIS mapping of identified issues. • Deliverables are due by the submission deadline (April 6, 2026) with the final report expected shortly thereafter. • Respondents must submit a PDF proposal to the contact email or deliver a thumb drive to the NWARPC office; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required.