159-20260526125128 CORINTH.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO

PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Corinth requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the application and implementation of the project titled Corinth Water Monitoring System ARC. This project proposes install a water system monitoring network within its existing water distribution infrastructure, improve system reliability, reducing water loss, and to ensure consistent delivery of a critical utility to existing businesses while supporting future economic growth in the region. The scope of the contract will include providing environmental and engineering design services as well as construction engineering and inspection.

Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with this request to Brandy Smith, City Clerk, City of Corinth, 300 Childs Street, Corinth, MS 38834, not later than 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside as “Proposal for Engineering Services/Corinth Water Monitoring System”.

The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for the application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following if funded:

1) Prepare plans and specifications for project including all services required for design and engineering phases of project including preliminary, environmental, and final design.

2) Construct and distribute bid packets (insuring that all Federal and State requirements are met in contract preparation).

3) Assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation

4) Assist in the execution of construction contracts

5) Conduct pre-construction conference with contractor, and staff representatives, documenting files with minutes of meeting.

6) Conduct work in-progress inspections giving periodic reports to the City and approving any and all partial payment requests.

7) Provide all services necessary for execution of the project including consultations, surveys, soil investigations, supervision, travel, “as built” or record drawings, rights of way assistance, testing, construction engineering and incidental costs.

The City of Corinth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City encourages Minority-owned Businesses (MBEs) and Women-owned Businesses (WBEs) to submit proposals.

Proposals received will be rated on the following system to determine the best offeror:

1) Qualifications- List of qualifications of each staff person assigned to project. (40 points)

2) Experience- Information regarding the experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded the project activities, and the status of the projects. (40 points)

3) Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff available to be assigned to provide services (20 points)

Proposals will be panel reviewed using the above selection criteria and a recommendation will be made to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for approval.

The City may hold proposals for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Subject to ARC awards and removal of all environmental conditions, the City will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points and is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. The contract shall include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The City has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

Ralph Dance, Mayor Advertise May 29 June 5