Contracts & procurement in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
470 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Washington County, AR (106)
- Bentonville, AR (73)
- Jonesboro, AR (35)
- Blytheville, AR (33)
- Siloam Springs, AR (29)
- Benton, AR (25)
- Rogers, AR (22)
- Fort Smith, AR (18)
- Bella Vista, AR (16)
- Little Rock School District, AR (14)
- Hot Springs, AR (13)
- Cabot, AR (12)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to consider $356K bid for Goshen water tank rehabilitation
The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee will review and recommend action on several contracts and bids, including a $356,000 bid for rehabilitating the Goshen water tank, a $565,430 engineering contract amendment for utility relocations related to Highway 612, a $453,770 amendment for the wastewater master plan…
Board to vote on Meijer, Wendy's, coffee shop land development plans
The Hermitage Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, immediately following a 6:00 PM work session. The board will consider several land development plans, including a major plan for a Meijer store at Hickory Fields, a Wendy's restaurant, and a coffee shop, along with subdivision…
Council to approve $1.05M Drake Field apron rehab, $2.85M taxiway extension
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple construction and equipment contracts, including major Drake Field airport projects, plus several rezoning ordinances and annexation items. The meeting also includes reports on sales tax, energy, and economic development.
Finance Committee to review $7M in grants and a $690K utility equipment purchase
The Bentonville Finance Committee will consider several resolutions and one ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. Items include accepting grants for tree planting, police equipment, and road improvements, as well as a waiver of competitive bidding for electrical breakers. All items require budget…
Commission to vote on $42,500 budget transfer and two contracts
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission will vote on a $42,500 budget adjustment (transferring funds for fireworks and roof replacement), a DSA contract, and a Learfield contract. They will also review the CEO and financial reports for July 2026, which show a year-to-date operating surplus but an overall…
Council to approve $16.1M in payments, grants, and road work
The Menifee City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on opioid litigation, followed by an open session. The agenda includes routine approvals of warrants, reports, and several contracts, grants, and development-related items. Key actions include accepting state grants for traffic safety and…
Board to vote on $554,900 City Hall contract and police Taser purchase
The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider a $554,900 contract with Ellingson Contracting for City Hall administration work, a third reading of Ordinance 26-15 to extend the 0.625% sales tax, and a first reading of Ordinance 26-17 approving a $300,077.44 police contract with Axon Enterprise for Taser 10…
Council to consider waiving bid for new welcome signs
The Blytheville City Council is holding its regular monthly meeting with several action items, including an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for new welcome signs, a resolution to amend the 2026 budget, and resolutions to authorize a venue agreement with Rosewood Repertory, award a street overlay project bid to…
Board to vote on Sunday alcohol sales, zoning change, and airport lease
The Hot Springs Board of Directors will consider a zoning change for Sour Rock Springs Subdivision, an ordinance to put Sunday alcohol sales on the November ballot, and several routine contracts and grants. The consent agenda includes items like a janitorial contract and a lease for airport office space.
Utility Board to waive bidding for $690,400 in electrical breakers
The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to consider two items: an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax, and a resolution to accept a grant from The Recycling Partnership to boost recycling participation. The board will also…
Commission to approve sewer revenue bonds and underwriting contracts
The Rogers Water and Sewer Commission is meeting to consider several financial and operational items. The main actions are approving sewer revenue bond issuance, engaging underwriting and bond counsel services, and authorizing the purchase of plan review software. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval…
Board to approve marketing firm for branding campaign
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including approving a marketing/PR firm for a new branding campaign and personnel changes. The board will also discuss the superintendent's contract extension, likely in executive session. Public comment is scheduled.
Committee reviews $2.3M contract amendment for Noland WRRF engineering design
The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and service adjustments, all of which staff recommends forwarding to the City Council for final approval. Key items include expanding engineering design for the Noland WRRF, adjusting water service boundaries, and approving cost…
Council to consider $14.9M Hwy 112 widening contract and data center rules
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on consent items including a $14.9 million contract for the Highway 112 widening project, plus several other contracts and purchases. They will also take up unfinished business on rezoning and historic district establishment, and new business including annexations, rezoning, and…
Finance Committee to consider $172,800 welcome sign renewal
The Blytheville Finance Committee will review the CFO's financial report and consider several budget adjustments and project approvals. Key items include a $172,800 budget adjustment for city welcome sign maintenance, a $10,000 adjustment for strategic commission professional fees, a lighting/security request for…
Council to consider police facility purchase, grants, and six property liens
The Finance & Administration Committee will introduce resolutions and ordinances, including purchasing a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations, authorizing grant applications, and placing municipal liens on six properties for code enforcement violations. The meeting also includes approval of prior…
Council to hold CDBG hearing, vote on improvement district, vacant building rules
The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and will consider several ordinances and resolutions. These include establishing Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement…
City considers $100,000 emergency repair for Broadway Street sinkhole
The Board of Directors will discuss emergency stabilization of a sinkhole on Broadway Street and potential free parking at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza. The body is also considering several service contracts and grant applications for fire staffing and community resources.
Utility Board considers $91,881 contract for water pressure analysis
The Bentonville Utility Board will discuss water system performance and IDIQ contractor progress. The board is considering a resolution to hire Garver, LLC for a water distribution system pressure management analysis.
City Council to consider South Caraway Road widening contract
The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and the adoption of a revised employee handbook. The body is also deciding on a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project and multiple municipal liens.
Committee reviews $810,500 design contract and Highway 112 widening bids
The Transportation Committee will review a request for a 50/50 cost share for a cul-de-sac near the Elm Street student housing development. It will also consider a resolution to approve an $810,500 amendment to the design contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for safety improvements on E. Joyce Blvd. Additionally…
Committee considers South Caraway Road widening contract and employee handbook updates
The Finance & Administration Council Committee will discuss adopting a revised employee handbook and awarding a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. The body will also consider placing municipal liens on six different properties for code enforcement costs.
Council to vote on 5 rezonings, school resource officer contract, and software bid
The Benton City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2026, following an agenda meeting. The agenda includes multiple rezonings, resolutions for property liens, a contract for school resource officers, a software purchase, and budget amendments. Several items are routine approvals, but the rezonings and…
Council to consider annexation and rezoning of 10.297 acres on Highway 293
The City Council will hold a public hearing and a first reading regarding a request by NewStar Asset Management, LLC to annex and rezone 10.297 acres on Highway 293. The body will also consider a hazard mitigation plan and an engineer agreement.
Council to consider architectural contract for new fire station
The Van Buren City Council will meet on July 27, 2026, to discuss several resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on condemning property at 128 South 22nd Street, authorizing an architectural contract for a new fire station, and accepting a bid for the Boatwright Drainage Phase II project. The consent agenda…
Board to consider condemning structure at 108 Barrett Street
The Board of Directors will review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several term contracts for legal, veterinary, and utility services. The body will also discuss the condemnation of a specific property and various infrastructure grants.
Montrose City Council to appoint interim city manager and consider lease contract
The Montrose City Council will appoint an interim city manager and consider a lease contract with Pitney Bowes. The meeting also includes a presentation on a Parks & Recreation Master Plan and approval of council minutes and bills from June 2026.
Council considers $85,900 drainage project and private club application
The City Council will discuss a contract for drainage improvements at Old Hwy 67 and 1st Street. The body is also reviewing an application for a private club and the use of Community and Economic Development funds.
Commission will select an underwriter for a proposed bond issue
The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will consider several items, including selecting an underwriter for a proposed bond issue and waiving competitive bidding for field equipment. It will also review a change order on the Blossom Way sewer project, a metering agreement with the City of Pea Ridge, and a bid for a…
Council to approve $12.4M in payments, zone change, and new CFD
The Menifee City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes ratifying $12,445,278.77 in payments, adopting a zone change for the Heritage Valley Business Center, and establishing a new Community Facilities District (Quail Hills) for infrastructure financing. The agenda also includes several contract awards…
Board to vote on dwellings in commercial zones, library partnership
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts, and discuss a non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library for a new main library at 100 Park Avenue. Consent agenda includes airport taxiway rehabilitation ($619,378.50) and a lease for Hangar…
Board to reconsider government change election after previous tie vote
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to call a November 3, 2026 special election on changing Fort Smith's government from city-administrator to mayor-council form, after a previous 3-3-1 vote defeated it. The agenda also includes four rezoning requests, authorizations for sewer utility projects, and…
Board to vote on Sysco food contract, new middle school design options
The North Little Rock School District Board will consider action on a FY27 Sysco contract renewal and hear information on new middle school interior and exterior options. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as financial reports, facility use requests, and construction financial items, followed by an…
Board approves $303k in consolidation purchases and budget amendment
The River Valley Communications Center Board approved a budget amendment for $400,000 in consolidation funds and authorized the purchase of $303,426.75 in network equipment, radio consoles, and chairs. The board also discussed the status of a new computer-aided dispatch system.
City Council to consider appointment of Interim City Manager
The City Council will hear a presentation on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Members will also consider the appointment of Ray Foust as Interim City Manager and the approval of a lease contract with Pitney Bowes.
Council to decide on two large business/warehouse projects with EIRs
The Menifee City Council will hold public hearings on two major development projects: the Heritage Valley Business Center and the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project, both requiring environmental impact report certifications and land-use approvals. The council will also consider consent items including fee schedule…
Council to decide on two large business park and warehouse projects
The Menifee City Council will hold public hearings on two major development projects: the Heritage Valley Business Center and the Murrieta Road Warehouse Project, including certifying environmental impact reports and approving related entitlements. The council will also consider forming a Public Safety Community…
Blytheville City Council approves wastewater and storm drainage repairs
The City Council adopted ordinances for infrastructure repairs and several resolutions regarding budget and intergovernmental agreements. The body also authorized the Fire Department to recover costs for emergency responses outside city limits.
Utility Board to consider $977,277 sewer model expansion contract amendment
The Bentonville Utility Board will decide on five new business items, including a $450,000 waiver of competitive bidding for three substation transformers, two contract amendments with Raftelis for water/wastewater fee and rate analysis, an ordinance adopting revised water utility specifications, and a $977,277…
Board explores new main library with Garland County
The Board of Directors will consider a non-binding letter of intent to explore a new main library at 100 Park Avenue. They will also vote on contracts for airport taxiway rehabilitation totaling over $718,000, purchase of an ADA paratransit van for $106,647, and professional services for land planning. An ordinance to…