Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the River Valley Slackwater Harbor project

April 26, 2026
The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA) invites qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the River Valley Slackwater Harbor project in Crawford County, Arkansas. Project Work includes mass excavation, structural fill, an OPEN CELL SHEET PILE bulkhead with concrete dock, dewatering, electric, lighting, and related site work. Estimated construction cost is $15,500,000. Construction begins Q3 2026; duration approximately 180 working days. Federal funding is provided by MARAD under the FY 2023 PIDP Grant. Davis-Bacon, Buy America, and DBE requirements apply.
Selection will be made using a one-step process considering both qualifications and the Proposer’s Estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price. Full instructions and forms are available at: https://www.wapdd.org/waia/rfq/
RFQ Published: April 26, 2026
Pre-SOQ Conference (optional): May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
Questions Due:
May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
SOQs Due:
May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
SOQ submittals will be received at the WAIA office, 1109 S 16th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. Direct all questions to Ashley Garris at waia@wapdd.org . Questions and responses will be posted at the website above; Proposers are responsible for checking for updates.
WAIA, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
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