Opportunity
Arkansas State University #RFP 26-44
Arkansas State University Solicits Turn-Key Irrigation System Maintenance Services
Posted
May 09, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-44
NAICS
561730, 811411
Arkansas State University is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive irrigation system maintenance services for its Jonesboro campus and surrounding buildings. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas State University, Procurement Services, Director of Procurement Services (Lisa Glasco) - Products/Services Requested: - Turn-key irrigation system maintenance, including: - RPZ/backflow preventer maintenance and annual inspections - Winterization, testing, calibration, and repairs - Sprinkler head replacements, irrigation piping leak repairs - Controller programming, zone valve and controller repairs/replacements - Routine irrigation maintenance - RPZ inspections and documentation - RPZ repair (hourly) - RPZ parts markup - Irrigation equipment and parts markup - Irrigation repair/winterize labor (hourly) - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be an approved ASU vendor with required insurance and certifications - Services are for the Jonesboro campus and surrounding buildings managed by ASU Facilities Management - Initial contract term is five years, with two optional one-year extensions - Firm, fixed-price contract awarded based on best value (cost and service performance) - Proposals must follow a standardized format; non-compliance leads to disqualification - Opportunity may be extended to other ASU campuses if mutually agreed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
Arkansas State University is soliciting proposals for turn-key irrigation system maintenance services, including RPZ/backflow preventer maintenance and annual inspection services. The work will be performed on the Jonesboro campus and surrounding buildings managed by the Jonesboro campus facilities management department. The contract will be awarded based on the best satisfaction of the University's needs considering cost and service performance. Proposals must follow a standardized format and be submitted by May 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. CST.