ARDOT JOB 090766: Hwy. 71B Planning Study (Bella Vista) (S) REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST

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CITY OF BELLA VISTA
ARDOT JOB 090766: Hwy. 71B Planning Study (Bella Vista) (S)
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST

Notice is hereby given that the City of Bella Vista is seeking letters of interest from qualified consulting firms for planning services associated with a proposed study of the Highway 71B corridor from McNelly Road to the Missouri State border, within the Bella Vista city limits. This procurement process is based upon Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 172 ? Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services.

The work will generally consist of existing conditions analysis, community participation plan drafting and engagement, corridor plan and implementation strategy drafting, and the production of 30% conceptual design documents. The City has prioritized construction of the corridor segment: Riordan Road to Town Center (Lancashire Blvd./Hwy. 430). Conceptual design (30%) work will be completed for this segment of the corridor. The proposed activities include topographic survey, 30% roadway/intersection design, and construction cost estimates. This project includes federal-aid funds, and all work will be reviewed and approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). All work and contract requirements shall conform to requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ARDOT, and the City of Bella Vista.

A letter of interest, together with primary contact information and Architect-Engineer Qualifications Standard Form 330 Parts I and II should be addressed to:
City of Bella Vista
c/o: Taylor Robertson, Planning and Development Director
101 Town Center
Bella Vista, AR 72714

All responses must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Interested firms must furnish:

1. A digital copy of the materials in PDF format, delivered to trails@bellavistaar.gov
2. Three (3) physical copies of the submittal
3. A cover letter with the firm’s response including primary contact information.
4. The firm’s completed Architect-Engineer Qualifications Standard Form (SF) 330 Parts I and II (48 CFR §53.236-2(b)). (SF 330 is available on the Department’s website.) https://ardot.gov/divisions/ consultant-contracts/forms/
5. A current copy of the firm’s equal employment opportunity policy required per Arkansas Code Annotated (Ark. Code Ann.) §19-11-104.
6. The firm’s current copy (within 12 months) of the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Illegal Immigrant Contractor Disclosure Form (Ark. Code Ann. §19-11-105). https://www.ark.org/dfa/ immigrant/index.php/user/welcome