Public Notice of Request For Qualifications for Engineering Services

The City of Bearden, Arkansas is seeking an engineering firm or individual to provide professional services for a water and wastewater improvement project that will be funded through a Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) grant from the Delta Regional Authority. The selection will be based on specialized experience, technical competence, performance history, capacity, and familiarity with the project area. Respondents must obtain the RFQ package from the contact, prepare three paper copies and one digital copy, and submit them by the deadline. • Scope: Engineering design, planning, and consulting for water/wastewater infrastructure upgrades. • Evaluation: Emphasis on experience, technical capability, past performance, and local proximity. • Submission: 3 printed copies + 1 digital copy to Shelley Morehead, due June 22, 2026, 4 PM. • Funding: Project aims to secure a DRA CIF grant, indicating a public‑sector, grant‑supported effort. • Contact: Shelley Morehead (Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc.) for RFQ package acquisition and submission.