4607-20260918083958 COPIAH.pdf

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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Copiah County, Mississippi for engineering services to support the implementation of potential FY 2027 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) project(s), contingent upon funding award. Qualified firms and individuals are invited to submit proposals to the Office of the County Administrator, P.O. Box 551, Hazlehurst, MS 39083, with a submission deadline of October 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. The scope of work encompasses preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting a pre-construction conference, performing construction inspection, providing periodic progress reports, and reviewing and recommending approval of construction payment requests. The engineer will provide services through project closeout in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

Proposals will be evaluated on three factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points), with no consideration given to proposed engineering fees or fee schedules. The County will establish a selection committee to evaluate and rank proposals, with a review period not to exceed thirty days following the submission deadline. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will negotiate a fixed-price contract with the highest-ranked qualified firm. A separate contract will be executed for each awarded project. Contract award is contingent upon DRA funding and satisfaction of pre-contract requirements. Copiah County actively encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County 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 implementation of FY 2027 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) project(s), if awarded. 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 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) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for DRA 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. Contract award is subject to DRA funding and satisfaction of applicable pre-contract 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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