# 9/15/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, with several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $919,000 contract with Denali Water Solutions LLC for lagoon cleaning projects at the Lake Fort Smith and Lee Creek Water Treatment Plants, following a competitive bidding process that yielded only one bid due to licensing and permitting challenges faced by other contractors. The board also approved a $78,822 purchase of two grit conveyors from Midwest Automation and Custom Fabrication for the Mazard Water Reclamation Facility. Additionally, resolutions were passed to acquire land and easements related to sewer capacity improvement projects, with expenditures totaling over $900,000 from sales and use tax bonds. The meeting featured public comments expressing concerns about the limited bidding competition and environmental impacts related to lagoon cleaning. The board discussed procurement processes, vendor selection challenges, and plans to improve future bidding outreach. Other topics included audit procedures for the Parrot Island water park and compliance with state-mandated water treatment chemical purchases. Motions were passed with votes recorded, and a study session on the water park audit was scheduled. No new policy changes affecting procurement were reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [9/15/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmNjdE-1YZk) - City of Fort Smith, Arkansas