City of Hope

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Hope, AR
Country:: US

City of Hope RFPs

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Fire Station
Posted
Sep 20, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
The City of Hope, Arkansas is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a new fire station and related materials, labor, equipment, and supervision. The official detail page lists the posting as Open, published 9/20/2026, with a displayed due date of 10/14/2026 at 6:00 PM; the notice text separately says bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on October 14, 2026. Plans and specifications may be examined at City Hall, and contract documents are available through Capitol Blueprint; the posting is a construction solicitation, not a grant program.

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Census ID
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183736
Population
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8,445
Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $42,921, use sole source.
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- Entity: City of Hope, Arkansas.
- Threshold: Willing to waive competitive bids below $42,921 when adequately justified.
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- City of Hope has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell) to streamline acquisitions and avoid formal bidding.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Hope

City Of Hope Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed the proposed data center project and referred questions to an upcoming public meeting. Approval was granted for a change order related to tree removal at the Recreation Center and another change order for tennis and pickleball court construction due to increased material costs. The meeting included updates from the Police Department regarding a federal grant, a financial report on the Recreation Center, and general updates on budget preparation, park signage, and recent appointments to the Arkansas Municipal League Economic Advisory Committee. Board members also received status updates on the new fire station, while citizens voiced concerns regarding the data center and the future use of the existing fire station.
City of Hope Board of Directors Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved ordinances waiving competitive bidding requirements for hail-related roof repairs and for forestry services at the municipal airport. They also authorized an application for an outdoor recreation grant for soccer field equipment, approved equipment purchases via a cooperative contract, and made decisions regarding Recreation Center design features. Additionally, the City Manager provided reports on various infrastructure projects, wastewater updates, and special event forms, and the board engaged in discussions regarding park maintenance and community programs.

Key Contacts

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Carrie NivensAdministrative Assistant

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James R. WilsonCity Manager

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Where does City of Hope post bids and RFPs?

City of Hope posts bids and RFPs on its official "Bids & RFPs" page on the City of Hope website (hopearkansas.net/bids.aspx). Vendors can view current solicitations, bid-opening notices, and submission instructions there; some local notices reference public openings in the City Council Chambers.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Hope?

The City Vendor & Privilege License application is City of Hope's vendor registration mechanism, and the municipal vendor-license form is available online. Vendors should complete and submit the form according to its instructions to register; solicitations are published on the City's "Bids & RFPs" page.

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