9/1/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of a $3,047,654.60 construction contract with Forsgren for a consent decree remedial measures project and a $272,900 engineering services contract with Hawkins Weir for construction observation related to the same project. The board also approved a $1,530,825.65 contract with Steep Creek LLC for a street overlay reconstruction project and a $919,000 contract with Denali Water Solutions for cleaning water treatment plant lagoons. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of two grit conveyors for the Nazar Reclamation facility and a construction management services agreement with Sears Construction for the Creekmore Park Pump House renovation. Several rezoning ordinances were adopted to facilitate residential and commercial developments, including a multifamily development and a medical clinic. The meeting included public comments expressing concerns about contract bidding processes, vendor performance, and community impacts. Motions to table certain items for further review were passed. The board also discussed the importance of oversight and competition in procurement, especially regarding ongoing consent decree projects. No votes were taken in the executive session on a cybersecurity event.