Consultant Services for Development of a Regional Trail Plan

The Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District is seeking qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive Regional Trail Plan for Southwest Arkansas. The plan will map a network of multi‑use trails and shared‑use paths, identify priority corridors, provide planning‑level cost estimates, and propose phased implementation strategies. Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, team capacity, work plan, cost, and local familiarity. The selected consultant will deliver a strategic planning document that supports regional connectivity and recreation goals. • Develop a regional trail network map linking communities and destinations across Southwest Arkansas. • Identify priority corridors, estimate costs at the planning level, and outline phased implementation strategies. • Provide a detailed work plan, staffing approach, and cost proposal aligned with evaluation criteria.