Request for Statements of Qualifications for Legal Services

The Authority invites qualified attorneys or law firms to submit statements of qualifications to provide general and special legal counsel services to the Authority on an as-needed basis.

The selected counsel will support the Authority in legal matters relating to:

•          General governance and compliance

•          Contract review and negotiation

•          Employment, personnel, and policy issues

•          Procurement, land use, and real estate transactions

•          FAA regulations and grant assurances

•          Public meetings, ethics, and Arkansas Code requirements

The Authority may select one or more attorneys/firms under this RFQ.

SCHEDULE: Schedule Stated below is the schedule for this SOQ process. However, the Authority reserves the right to modify, change or amend any of these dates and to change or halt the process at its sole discretion. Therefore, the schedule is subject to change:

Issue Request for SOQs                                                 Dec 17, 2025

SOQ Submission Deadline                                             Feb 13, 2026

Short-List Interviews (optional)                                   Week Feb 16, 2026

Notice of Selection                                                         Feb 26, 2026

SOQ OPENING: February 19, 2026, 10:30 AM/PM CST