Bentonville Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the Month

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on May 12, 2026. The meeting included a quarterly financial update with no extraordinary budget issues reported. Several procurement-related actions were approved, including waivers of competitive bidding and contract awards for public safety radio equipment ($126,157 to CACOM, Inc.), 911 equipment with AT&T, emergency communication center video system ($96,862.11 to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.), Solar Winds service desk software ($81,655.8 to Software House International), and public infrastructure projects such as the Dave Peele Park project extension, a $300,000 design contract for a pickleball complex, and a $3.74 million interceptor rehabilitation construction contract. Additionally, the council approved emergency purchases of two substation transformers ($644,984.73 to Prolle G) and emergency bridge repair on West McNelli Road. The council also discussed and appointed Dan Grover to fill a city council vacancy until the November election, with several candidates presenting their qualifications. The meeting featured proclamations recognizing ALS Awareness Month, Emergency Medical Services Week, and National Police Week. There was also discussion about reallocating transportation grant funds and updates on local infrastructure projects, including the Tiger Boulevard overpass and McCullum side path trail. The meeting concluded with committee assignments for the new council member.