88-20250916115311 NATCHEZ.pdf

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Natchez, Mississippi, seeking a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) for the FY25 EPA Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant. The City is soliciting proposals for a consultant to assist with grant management and reporting activities, environmental assessments, site re-use planning, and related brownfield assessment and redevelopment activities. The proposal submissions are due by October 21, 2025, and will be publicly opened and reviewed by a committee appointed by the mayor. The selected consultant will work under the City's staff direction and collaborate with project stakeholders, including the EPA and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

The RFQ outlines evaluation criteria for proposal submissions, including Clarity of Submittal (10 points), Firm Qualifications (10 points), Personal Qualifications and Knowledge (20 points), Relevant Project Experience (25 points), Ability to Meet Project Timeline, Scope & Budget (25 points), and References (10 points). The City of Natchez is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from Minority-Owned Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposal based on cumulative points issued by the selection committee, considering price and other factors.