Public Notice of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) For Professional Consulting Services

The Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, together with regional rail and port partners, is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide professional consulting services that support rail and port infrastructure improvement projects in Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana. The work will involve engineering analysis, project planning, funding strategy, and coordination with federal and state agencies. Firms will be evaluated on qualifications, technical competence, project approach, funding experience, past performance, and rurality considerations. The solicitation is open for interested firms to obtain the RFQ package via the provided email address. • Scope includes feasibility studies, design support, and grant‑application assistance for rail and port upgrades. • Evaluation criteria emphasize federal/state funding experience and rural project expertise. • The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications; no formal bid deadline is listed in the notice.