West Memphis Utility Commission Meeting May 2026

The West Memphis Utility Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, focusing on various utility operations and community support initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of bids for a directional boring water line project across Southland Boulevard, aimed at improving water pressure and quality for local subdivisions and future business development. Two bids were received, with W&P Contracting awarded the contract at approximately $189,541. The commission also discussed a memorandum of understanding with Hyper City Development LLC to partner on future power generation projects, including solar, natural gas, and small modular nuclear reactors, to support significant industrial and data center growth in the area. Additionally, the commission approved a $10,000 donation from interest income to CASA, a child advocacy program, reflecting community support efforts. The meeting included updates on safety, financials, staffing challenges, and reliability improvements but no other direct procurement actions were noted.