Request for Letters of Interest and Qualifications for Walking/Biking Trail Improvements for Engineering Services

Request for Letters of Interest and Qualifications for Walking/Biking Trail Improvements for Engineering Services
The City of Texarkana, Arkansas is seeking Letter of Interest and Qualifications for Engineering Services for the 2026 Nix Creek Trail Project which includes design, design management, inspection, and other associated services if needed. Interested parties should submit 1 copy of Statement of Qualifications along with the following:
1. A cover letter with the firm’s response including primary contact information.
2. The firm’s completed Architect-Engineer Qualifications Standard Form (SF) 330 Parts I and II (48 CFR §53.236-2(b)). (SF 330 is available on the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s website. https://www.ardot.gov/wp-content/uploads/SF330-21.pdf )
3. A current copy of the firm’s equal employment opportunity policy required per Arkansas Code Annotated (Ark. Code Ann.) §19-11-104.
4. The firm’s current copy (within 12 months) of the Department and Finance and Administration (DFA) Illegal Immigrant Contractor Disclosure Form (Ark. Code Ann. §19-11-105).
The objective is to select the most qualified firm that best meets the needs of the City in the area of design related services. To accomplish this objective, the selection committee will evaluate each consultant based on the following:
No. Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points
1 Professional staff including the education, experience, number of personnel available, licensure and registration, and any partnerships with sub-consultants 10
2 General and professional reputation, including responsiveness to civil rights and equal employment opportunity requirements and opportunities 10
3 Past work performance* 10
4        Experience with projects of a similar nature as those advertised 10
Total Points for LOI 40
1. This procurement process is based upon Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 172 – Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services.
2. This project includes federal-aid funds, and all work will be reviewed and approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).
3. All work and contract requirements shall conform to requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ARDOT, and the City.
After a review of all letters of interest received, the selection committee will prepare a short list of consultant firms. The short-listed firms will be furnished a scope of work and requested to submit detailed proposals for further evaluation.
All interested parties should send them to: Interim Public Works Director Tracie Lee, City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854 by 2:00 PM on March 3, 2026. Statements received after that time will not be considered.
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