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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Kosciusko, Mississippi

2024 HOME Program

Legal, Environmental Specialist

And Land Surveying Services

Kosciusko Mississippi will accept sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide Legal, Asbestos/Lead Base Paint Inspection and Surveying services for the City’s 2024 Home Investment Act Partnerships Program (HOME) Grant Project(1236-M24-SG-280-334) which proposes to include up to the following activities. Reconstruct two (2) substandard single family housing units, and rehabilitate four (4) single family housing units within the Kosciusko city limits.

The selected offerors must have proven ability to effectively implement the roles and responsibilities related to the HOME – Homeowner Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program.

1. LEGAL

Consultation services as required for the implementation of the proposed improvement in accordance with State and HUD prescribed rules, Federal regulation, policies, and State law. Title Opinions and Deed Restrictions will also be required and will be priced on a per parcel or unit basis.

2. ASBESTOS/LEAD BASE PAINT INSPECTOR

The Asbestos/Lead Based Paint Inspector will perform inspections prior to reconstruction/rehabilitation of units to determine presence and treatment of materials containing asbestos and /or lead paint for four rehabilitations and asbestos only for the two reconstructions. The offeror providing this service must be certified by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and a valid DEQ Certification Number must appear on the outside of the proposal submitted. The contract for these services will be on a per unit basis.

3. SURVEYOR (LAND/PARCEL SURVEYING)

The land surveyor will conduct the necessary field inspections for locating, establishing or reestablishing the boundaries and/or corners of lots, tracts and/or parcels of real property in accordance with acceptable procedural techniques. The contract for these services will be on a per parcel basis for the two reconstruction units only.

Those desiring consideration should submit proposals by the time and date stated and must include the following:

1.

Qualifications - List of qualifications of each staff person to be assigned to project.

2.

Experience - Information regarding the experience of the firm. This information should include types of project activities undertaken.

3.

Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff available to be assigned to provide services and capacity to perform the work within the time limitations.

All proposals will be rated on the following system to determine the best proposal: Description and Maximum Points: Qualifications - 35; Experience –

35; Capacity - 30; Total Maximum Points: 100 Points.

The selection committee composed of the mayor, city clerk, code enforcement officer and two aldermen will base their evaluation on the written responses and make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. The award will be made to the most qualified offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to Kosciusko all factors considered.

Interested parties must submit their qualifications for consideration by Friday January 29, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Responses received after this time will not be considered.

Responses should be sent to: City of Kosciusko ATTN: 2024 HOME Grant Professional Services, P.O. Box 58 Street, Kosciusko Mississippi 39090 or delivered to the Kosciusko City Hall located at 222 East Washington Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

We encourage all eligible Section 3 businesses to submit a proposal. Minority and woman owned business enterprises are solicited to submit qualifications on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, materials and/or supply needs.

This solicitation is being offered in accordance with state requirements governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, Kosciusko reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any, and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory, or inappropriate.

INSTRUCTIONS TO NEWSPAPER:

1. Please publish one time in the legal section of The Star Herald newspaper on January 16, 2025.

2. Send the invoice to: Kosciusko City Clerk, P.O. Box 58, Kosciusko MS 39090.

3. Please send a Proof of Publication to: John Wiggers, NCPDD, 28 Industrial Park Blvd., Winona, MS 38967.