Otter Creek Park Soccer Fields Management - Re-Bid 1

The City of Little Rock, Arkansas, located in Pulaski County, is seeking a qualified organization to manage and maintain four full-sized soccer fields at Otter Creek Park through a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ). The selected contractor will be responsible for utilizing and maintaining the soccer fields while ensuring public accessibility when not in use by the managing organization. Evaluation of submissions will be based on three primary criteria: submitter qualifications (50 points), financial stability and capacity (20 points), and proven project success (30 points), with a minimum score of 60 points required for consideration. Key dates for this procurement include a deadline for questions on September 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM, Statement of Qualifications due on September 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and a virtual public opening of submittals on September 8, 2025, at 10:45 AM. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to store equipment in a locked storage unit at the park and must maintain the fields to the City's standards.

The procurement encourages minority and women-owned business partnerships, as defined under Arkansas statutes Act 554 of 1977 and Act 1080 of 2017. Potential bidders must comply with several mandatory certifications, including restrictions on boycotting Israel (for contracts over $1,000), prohibitions on employing illegal immigrants (for contracts over $25,000), and restrictions on boycotting energy, fossil fuel, firearms, or ammunition industries (for contracts over $75,000). Bidders must also obtain appropriate business licenses, with specific requirements varying based on their location and business type. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contractor will be responsible for managing a recreational facility serving the Otter Creek community, which includes nearly 1,100 residential homes. Joint ventures are permitted, with detailed requirements for disclosure of each party's roles, ownership percentages, and contributions outlined in the procurement documents.