NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Clarksville Connected Utilities is seeking proposals consistent with Arkansas Code §14-58-1001, from qualified licensed professionals who are certified by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board to perform construction management/general contractor services for the construction of improvements to the Clarksville Connected Utilities Pollution Control Facilities (PCF).
The project includes the design and construction of improvements to Clarksville Connected Utilities’ existing PCF. The following new improvements are included for design and construction: new primary pumping station, new headworks structure for grit removal, two new aeration basins, new clarifier division box, two new clarifiers, new RAS / WAS pump station, new sampler building, new sludge thickening equipment, new sludge digester, new SCADA system, and new generator and power distribution center. Modifications to existing facilities including the chlorine building, non-potable water system, yard piping, operations building, and other site improvements will also be included. It is anticipated that this project will be subject to America Iron and Steel and Build America, Buy America requirements. This project is currently approaching 30% design; therefore, this solicitation is for pre-construction and construction services. Clarksville Connected Utilities desires the contractor who is awarded the project to play an important role in plan review and to provide input into the improvements and potential construction efficiencies to achieve maximum value for the utility.
Proposals setting out contractors’ experience and qualifications will be accepted until November 24, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals shall be submitted via email to Brenda Larsen, Senior Coordinator, at blarsen@olsson.com and Porsha Russell, PCF Manager, at Porsha.Russell@clarksvilleconnected.net. All submittals shall be clearly marked “CCU PCF Contractor Statement of Qualifications.”
Selection Process and Criteria:
1. Clarksville Connected Utilities will assemble a pre-selection and final selection committee.
2. The pre-selection committee will open responses on/after 10 working days from the original advertisement announcing the project and select a maximum of five applicants and schedule interviews.
3. The final selection committee will interview a maximum number of five applicants and make a formal recommendation to the Clarksville Connected Utilities Commission on December 21, 2026.
4. The minimum qualifications that the Clarksville Connected Utilities will consider are:
• Experience of team and key personnel in similar projects.
• Record of timely completion of projects with high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to obtain Payment, Performance Bonds and a two-year maintenance bond.
5. Written responses should include as a minimum:
• Description of the team’s organization and structure
• Self-performance capabilities and approach
• History of meeting budget, deadlines, and overall schedule
• Specialized knowledge and experience with projects of similar size, complexity, and features
• Key personnel’s applicable experience and commitment to the project
• Experience with collaborative delivery methods, including the one chosen for the project
• Client references
• Basic financial information, including recent financial statements that demonstrate that the firm has the financial and bonding capacity to take on the project
• Safety record, including experience modification rates verified by insurance companies and/or Occupation Safety and Health Administration Incident Summary Reports
• Current and projected workload
• Proof of licensure in the State of Arkansas
Clarksville Connected Utilities will notify selected applicants to schedule interviews.
Dated this 30th day of October, 2026.
/s/ Eric Heinrichs
Eric Heinrichs, General Manager
Clarksville Connected Utilities
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