REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND FUNDING PACKAGES

The Benton County Water District #1 PWA is seeking a qualified engineering consulting firm to guide the district through all phases of water system improvements, from preliminary engineering and funding package preparation through design, permitting, and operation‑and‑maintenance documentation. The scope includes pre‑application preparation, environmental reporting, loan/grant application assistance, detailed design of potable water distribution and transmission mains, construction observation, and final O&M manual creation. The consultant must have recent experience with USDA Rural Development and Arkansas Natural Resources Commission funding programs and be familiar with rural water system regulations. • Phase I: Pre‑application package and Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) – system assessment, cost estimates, funding alternatives. • Phase II‑V: Facility plan, environmental documentation, funding applications, detailed design, permitting, construction administration, and O&M manual. • Deliverables include reports, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, permitting packages, and a Project Performance Work Plan. • Contractor must provide three printed copies of the qualifications package by 5 p.m. on 6 Oct 2026.