Project generally consists of advance video detection and adaptive signal system improvements at seven existing signalized intersections. Work includes furnishing and installing miovision smartview approach cameras, ethernet cable, POE equipment, junction boxes, software licenses, system integration, implementation, testing, commissioning, training, removal of existing detection equipment where shown, and related improvements.
Sole Source:For purchases at or above $35,000 (competitive bidding threshold), secure a City Council bid waiver with an end-user department champion.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Lowell (Arkansas) frequently approves City Council bid waivers and this is the most effective path. The city’s competitive bidding threshold is $35,000, so use a Council waiver to bypass formal bidding on higher-dollar purchases.
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There is no evidence that City of Lowell uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lowell
City of Lowell Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting addressed several final plat approvals, including the Lakewood Cottages First Phase I, Graystone Park, and Nichols. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding a zoning request for Goad Springs Farm, LLC, with the commission recommending that the property remain zoned as C-2. Administrative discussions included updates on community initiatives such as a Fall Tree Giveaway, Fall City Cleanup, and the Touch-a-Truck event.
City Of Lowell Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved several development projects, including a large scale development for Freddy's on W Pleasant Grove Rd, and both a lot split and a large scale development for a Tractor Supply location at 906 N Bloomington. A public forum addressed community concerns regarding development infrastructure, including traffic, drainage, and rail crossing studies. Additionally, the commission approved a conditional use permit for Superior Automotive Group for an auto/truck repair facility, subject to several operational conditions. Announcements were made regarding upcoming community events, specifically a fall tree giveaway and a city cleanup.
Lowell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
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The City of Lowell's Mayor is the contracting authority for procurement, with governing oversight by the City Council and recordkeeping by the City Clerk, per Lowell Ordinance No. 1149 and Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-303.
Where does City of Lowell post bids and RFPs?
City of Lowell posts public bids and RFPs on the City of Lowell Bids & Requests page: https://www.lowellarkansas.gov/bids-requests. Statewide solicitations affecting the city are also posted through the Arkansas Office of State Procurement bid portal.
Does City of Lowell use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Arkansas law authorizes City of Lowell to participate in cooperative purchasing and to use contracts or commodities of other public procurement units under Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-250; Ark. Code § 19-11-261 also establishes a state cooperative program for paper products.
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Date: Oct 1, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public forum discussing a conditional use permit regarding the sale of USA Metal Recycling. Additionally, the commission conducted a public hearing regarding the rezoning of Parkside Patio Homes, which involved changing the zoning designation to remove the commercial component, and subsequently approved the request.
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How does City of Lowell approve procurement contracts?
Contracts are executed by the Mayor or the Mayor's duly authorized representative, with City Council oversight, under Lowell Ordinance No. 1149 and Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-303; the City Clerk maintains official records of council actions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for City of Lowell?
Vendors can find City of Lowell procurement rules and standard terms in the city's Code of Ordinances on Municode and in local purchasing ordinances such as Ordinance No. 1149; applicable statewide procurement laws and rules are published by the Arkansas Office of State Procurement.
