4607-20260918083131 COPIAH.pdf
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- Coahoma County, Mississippi
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Copiah County, Mississippi, for engineering services related to the preparation and implementation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project applications. The engineering services requested include the preparation of plans and specifications, distribution of bid documents, assistance with bid opening and tabulation, execution of construction contracts, pre-construction conferences, construction inspection, periodic reporting, and review and approval of construction payment requests through project closeout. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Office of the County Administrator, P.O. Box 551, Hazlehurst, MS 39083, no later than 3:00 PM local time on October 13, 2026. The County will establish a selection committee to evaluate and rank proposals within thirty days of the submission deadline, and may negotiate a fixed-price contract with the highest-ranked qualified firm or individual.
Pricing information and fee schedules must not be included in proposals, as price will not be used in the ranking process. Proposals will be evaluated solely on Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The funding source is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, and contract award is contingent upon CDBG funding availability and satisfaction of applicable environmental requirements. Copiah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 business concerns to submit proposals. Applicable Section 3 requirements under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 will apply to the project and resulting contracts, with a requirement to direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities to Section 3 workers and business concerns to the greatest extent feasible. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may terminate the selection process at any time.
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LEGAL NOTICE
COPIAH COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Copiah County requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services related to the preparation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project application(s) and, if awarded, implementation of the approved project(s). Proposals must be received by the Office of the County Administrator, Copiah County, P.O. Box 551, Hazlehurst, MS 39083, no later than 3:00 PM local time on October 13, 2026. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Engineer will prepare project cost estimates and other necessary engineering information for application preparation and, if awarded, provide engineering services through project closeout in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: 1) prepare plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold a pre-construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection, provide periodic reports to the County, and review and recommend approval of construction payment requests.
Copiah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 business concerns to submit proposals. Applicable Section 3 requirements under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and 24 CFR Part 75 will apply to the project and resulting contracts. To the greatest extent feasible, employment and training opportunities arising from the project will be directed to Section 3 workers, and contracting opportunities will be directed to Section 3 business concerns.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services." Do not include proposed engineering fees or fee schedules. Price will not be used in ranking firms. Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Address each factor in detail:
Qualifications - List the qualifications of persons to be assigned to the project.
Experience - Describe the firm's experience and projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, project activities, and the status of the projects.
Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The County will designate a selection committee to evaluate and rank proposals based on the published evaluation factors. The committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the submission deadline to review proposals and investigate the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The County will negotiate a fair and reasonable fixed-price contract with the highest-ranked qualified firm or individual. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached, the County may formally terminate negotiations and proceed to the next highest-ranked qualified firm or individual. Award of a contract for project implementation is subject to CDBG funding and satisfaction of applicable environmental requirements. The contract will include the scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. A separate contract will be executed for each awarded project. The County may terminate the selection process at any time.
Publish: September 23 & 30, 2026 Proposals Due: October 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time
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