Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Van Buren Municipal Utilities.
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Oct 26, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
Project includes emergency and non-emergency repairs of water and sewer lines and services on an on-call basis. The owner will issue a notification of repairs, and the contractor will generally have 4 hours to mobilize to the project site for an emergency repair and 72 hours (or as negotiated) to mobilize for a non-emergency repair.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
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Van Buren
County
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Crawford
Address
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2806 Bryan Road
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
72956
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Van Buren Municipal Utilities
The commission reviewed the 2025 financial audit, received updates on various capital improvement projects, including water line emergency replacements, downtown water line improvements, and sewer system upgrades. Discussions included potential future water and sewer projects, the status of the VBMU headquarters updates, compliance with water system sampling and rate studies, and addressing significant non-compliance issues regarding the South Wastewater Treatment Plant's discharge.
The commission reviewed financial reports and received updates on various capital improvement projects, including sewer interceptors, water line emergency replacements, and water tank rehabilitation. Specific project discussions included the Parkview Drive and Woodrow Street gravity sewer improvements, downtown water line projects, and the Highway 59 utility relocation. The commission also addressed the lead service line inventory requirements mandated by the Arkansas Department of Health and discussed potential future equipment purchases.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Van Buren Municipal Utilities.
The Commission discussed several capital improvement projects, including sewer interceptor construction, water line emergency replacements, water tank recoating and mixing, and various water line improvements. Authorization was granted for the purchase of a new lawn mower and disposal of the old one via public auction. Additionally, the Director of Utilities presented a historical overview and informational report regarding water supply and purchase agreements with Fort Smith, addressing cost allocation and rate structures.
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