How to bid on sewer rehabilitation for the City of Bentonville

What Bentonville is buying

The City of Bentonville Water Utilities Department is seeking contractors for sanitary sewer rehabilitation to reduce infiltration and inflow, restore system integrity, and improve wastewater collection performance.

The work includes lining about 5,950 feet of sewer mains, 11 open-cut point repairs, work on 11 manholes, two short sewer extensions, service relocations, and related work. It also includes removing two existing manholes and abandoning a sewer main that is no longer in service. This is a construction IFB for firms experienced in sewer rehabilitation.

Deadline and bid timing

The bid deadline is November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 25, 2026.

The City is accepting formal, sealed bids. Submit your response before the stated deadline; the solicitation information provided does not specify what happens to late bids.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suited to properly qualified, licensed, insured, and experienced contractors able to perform sewer rehabilitation and related construction work. Relevant experience includes CIPP lining, open-cut sewer repairs, manhole rehabilitation or replacement, sewer extensions, and service relocations.

How to access the bid

Open the solicitation’s page on the City’s Beacon portal to view the description, attachments, deadlines, and buyer contact information. Viewing the page is public and does not require sign-in.

To download bidding documents, join the interest list, or submit an electronic response, create a free Beacon supplier account and respond before the due date. Full details, attachments, Q&A, and electronic responses are handled through the portal.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Review the bidding documents, plans, specifications, attachment list, and any Q&A before preparing your bid. Check that your proposed work addresses each listed element, including the main lining, point repairs, manholes, extensions, relocations, and abandonment work.

Confirm that your firm can meet the stated qualification, licensing, and insurance requirements, and follow the submission instructions in the bidding documents. Allow time to complete your response and submit it through the portal before the deadline.