Site work for a water / sewer project in Bentonville, Arkansas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

https://govmarketnews.com/bentonville-sewer-infrastructure-project/ The city of Bentonville, Arkansas, has received a $239 million loan from a non-profit foundation to overhaul its sewer infrastructure system. The city council has already adopted a 10-year, $239 million program that will modernize its inadequate sewer system. Analyses conducted on the system’s condition determined that existing sewer infrastructure won’t have the capacity to keep pace with Bentonville’s rapidly growing population. As it stands, the transmission pipes to treatment plants are too small to contend with the city’s growth rate. With the wastewater system at its limit across the city, the loan will enable the city council to break ground on expanding capacity is critical areas. The city is expected to begin opening up the bidding process for the first of the projects supported through the $239 bond in the near future. These projects will primarily consist of: Installing transmission main extensions. Replacing wastewater pipelines. Building elevated storage tanks. Improving or building basins. Enhancing lift stations. Upgrading treatment center capacity. While a significant portion of the most critical projects have been identified, the city’s studies are still incomplete. As part of preparation for the bond program, the city conducted analyses of four out of five sewer basins to gauge their conditions and what projects are needed. In addition, only the largest pipes have been appropriately studied. Officials anticipate that the sewer infrastructure project list will expand as the city completes its analysis of essential structures. While the non-profit loan provides the $239 million over a 20-year period with a 5% interest rate, the Bentonville City Council plans to complete all projects featured in the plan over the next decade. Halving the planned schedule will ultimately save money as the city avoids inflation costs. With the sewer infrastructure in its current state, several major developments have been halted due to the lack of capacity. With the loan, these projects can get underway again, although new construction won’t be occupied until the sewer upgrades are finished. --------------------------------- The City of Bentonville, Arkansas is accepting formal, sealed bids from properly qualified, licensed, insured, and experienced contractors for I/I Rehab Project CIPP Lining. Work includes but is not limited to: approximately 5,161 linear feet of UV cured GRP-CIPP, 5 open cut point repairs, 2 protruding service tap cuts, 40 square feet of pavement removal and replacement, erosion control, traffic control, and bypass pumping. All work must adhere to the plans and specifications prepared by the City in the bidding documents for the City of Bentonville Water Utilities Department. Question Deadline 03/27/2026 at 4:30 PM CT Questions must be submitted via written communication only to purchasing@bentonvillear.com.