Opportunity

Little Rock Littlerock #090766

Bella Vista Seeks Consulting Firms for Hwy. 71B Corridor Planning and Design Study

Posted

August 09, 2026

Respond By

September 07, 2026

Identifier

090766

NAICS

541330, 541310

The City of Bella Vista, Arkansas, is seeking consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive planning study for the Highway 71B corridor (ARDOT JOB 090766). - Government Buyer: - City of Bella Vista, Arkansas - Project in coordination with Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Scope of Services: - Existing conditions analysis of Hwy. 71B from McNelly Road to the Missouri State border - Development and facilitation of a community participation plan - Creation of a corridor plan and implementation strategy - Production of 30% conceptual design documents, with a focus on the segment from Riordan Road to Town Center (Lancashire Blvd./Hwy. 430) - Topographic survey, preliminary roadway/intersection design, and construction cost estimates - Requirements: - Compliance with FHWA, ARDOT, and City of Bella Vista standards - Submission of Architect-Engineer Qualifications Standard Form 330 - Equal employment opportunity policy and Illegal Immigrant Contractor Disclosure Form required - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity for planning and engineering firms - Federally funded procurement with associated compliance requirements

Description

The City of Bella Vista is seeking letters of interest from qualified consulting firms for planning services associated with a proposed study of the Highway 71B corridor from McNelly Road to the Missouri State border within the Bella Vista city limits. The work includes existing conditions analysis, community participation plan drafting and engagement, corridor plan and implementation strategy drafting, and production of 30% conceptual design documents. The project prioritizes the corridor segment from Riordan Road to Town Center for conceptual design work, including topographic survey, 30% roadway/intersection design, and construction cost estimates. The project involves federal-aid funds and requires compliance with Federal Highway Administration, Arkansas Department of Transportation, and City of Bella Vista requirements.

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