The City of Rogers is seeking letters of interest from consulting firms to provide engineering, design, and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for three temporary roadway-safety demonstration projects funded under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The work includes construction-document design for West Persimmon Street, South 5th Street, and six Railyard Loop Trail crossings, anticipated Phase 2 CEI, pre- and post-installation data collection, and a final USDOT evaluation report with performance measures, lessons learned, and a local traffic-calming toolkit. The City expects to award one design-and-CEI contract through a qualifications-based selection, with submissions due by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on November 3, 2026.
Provide consulting firms for professional planning, engineering, and related services for a high injury network (HIN) lighting, signing, and striping study.
Seeking consulting firms for professional planning, engineering, and related services for the us-71b corridor study and railyard loop trail undercrossing feasibility studies. Selection will follow 23 cfr part 172, procurement, management, and administration of engineering and design related services.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183737
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
600
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
76,956
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$20,000, use sole source. Lead with a waiver of competitive bidding via Council ordinance; anchor on specialized/proprietary/continuity needs with the end-user department.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or 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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Most viable path. The city frequently approves an ordinance to “waive the requirement of competitive bidding,” which effectively bypasses the city’s low ~$20,000 formal bidding threshold.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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You can position cooperatives as another option, and you can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Rogers
Goals 2024
Date: Jun 27, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the strategic goals for Fiscal Year 2024, focusing on enhancing operational capabilities, equipment modernization, and staff development. Key priorities include certifying new personnel, upgrading communications and apparatus, improving health and wellness programs, and strengthening risk management and community engagement. The plan details specific objectives across Administration, ARFF, Communications, EMS, Field Operations, Risk, SOT, Health & Wellness, Physical Resources, and Training divisions to achieve these aims within the fiscal year.
City of Rogers Cultural Plan 2022-2026
Date: Nov 1, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
The Rogers Cultural Plan provides a framework and roadmap for arts and cultural planning in the City of Rogers, focusing on strategic planning over the next five years. It outlines a vision to establish Rogers as a place where creativity flourishes and is accessible to all. The plan emphasizes three key cultural drivers: public art, music and performing arts, and wellness and culinary arts, aiming to strengthen community character, promote economic vitality, enhance quality of life, and shape a dynamic built environment.
City Of Rogers Annual Action Plan 2023-2027
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Rogers.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Rogers?
The Rogers City Council is the governing authority for procurement, while day-to-day administration is handled by the Mayor's Office and the Finance Department; the City Clerk maintains records, and Rogers Water Utilities manages water and wastewater procurement separately.
Where does City of Rogers post bids and RFPs?
City of Rogers posts official solicitations on its Bids page (https://www.rogersar.gov/Bids.aspx) and links solicitation documents to the OpenGov procurement portal for electronic submissions; vendors can sign up on the Bids page for text and email notifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Rogers?
Vendors register for bid notifications on the City of Rogers Bids page and access or submit solicitation documents via the OpenGov procurement portal; paper copies and in-person submissions are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 301 W. Chestnut St., Rogers, AR.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Jun 1, 2025
Type: Strategic Plan
The 2025 Annual Action Plan for the City of Rogers serves as the third year of its 2023-2027 five-year Consolidated Plan, outlining the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. The plan aims to establish a unified vision for community development and improve the quality of life for low-to-moderate income residents. Key strategic pillars include the administration of the CDBG program, providing decent housing through rehabilitation and emergency repairs, and delivering essential public services such as transportation assistance, childcare, and support for vulnerable populations. The plan also addresses obstacles to affordable housing and seeks to reduce poverty by fostering education and job opportunities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Rogers meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
How does City of Rogers approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Rogers City Council approves contracts and bid awards, with execution commonly delegated to the Mayor and City Clerk; routine procurement is administered by the Mayor’s Office, Finance Department, and relevant operating departments such as Rogers Water Utilities.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Rogers?
The City of Rogers Code of Ordinances is the city's official source for purchasing, bidding, and contract rules; it is available on the City website and via the Municode Library (https://library.municode.com/ar/rogers/codes/code_of_ordinances).
