LEGAL_NOTICE_RFP_TO_PROVIDE_ENGINEERING_WORKPLAN_SERVICES1 (1).pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE

ENVIRONMENTAL, WORKPLAN/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

FY26 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

This is a Request for Qualifications to provide Environmental Phase, Application/Workplan Preparation, Design/Biding Phase, and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services for the City of Natchez, Mississippi, for its FY26 Community Grant Program.

Funding is provided through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) Clean Water State Revolving Fund for drainage improvements in Natchez, including Fine Avenue. This funding will be used, in part, to complete the Environmental Information Document (EID) for submission to the EPA in completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)review;

assist in preparing the required application and workplan for review/approval; preparation of plans and contract documents;

bidding phase; awarding of contract, and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I).

You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the City of Natchez, Office of the City Clerk, 124 South Pearl Street, Natchez, MS 39120, no later than 11:00 A. M. local time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. At that time, proposals will be opened, recorded, and taken under advisement to be evaluated and scored by a Review Committee established by the Mayor of Natchez, with a recommendation of the Review Committee being made to the Natchez Board of Aldermen. The proposal to receive the highest cumulative score will be selected to provide the desired engineering and environmental services.

Five (5) copies of each proposal are required to be submitted with this solicitation. The RFP can be downloaded at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic proposals can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com, but if submitting a proposal electronically, the City of Natchez WILL NOT make the requisite number of copies on behalf of the proposer. For any questions regarding the electronic bidding process, please contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 or support@centralbidding.com.

The selected engineer or engineering firm will be responsible for completing the required Environmental Information Document (EID) to allow the City to receive Environmental Clearance from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency to proceed to the next phase of this project, and 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:

1) Completing the Environmental Information Document, 2) assisting the city with application and workplan development to submit to EPA for review and approval, 3) develop plans and contract documents,

4) creation of and assist with distribution of bid documents, 5)assist in the execution of construction contracts, 6) hold pre-construction conference, 7) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the City of Natchez, approve all payment requests, and 8) assist with project closeout, as necessary.

The City of Natchez reserves the right to cancel this solicitation for professional services and to forgo tering into a contract if the city does not receive the designated federal funding.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language” ‘Proposal for FY26 Community Grant Funding – FRY AVENUE DRAINAGE’. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors: Clarity of Submittal (10 pts.), Firm Qualifications (20 pts.), Technical competence of all key personnel related to the scope of work (15 pts.), Familiarity with the EPA Regulations (20 pts.), Ability to Meet Project Timeline, Scope & Budget (20 pts.), and Past Performance on Similar Projects (15 pts.)

Subject to receiving the FY26 Community Project Grant Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the removal of environmental conditions, the City of Natchez will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the City of Natchez. The contract will include scope and extent of work, EPA and other federal regulations. The contract will be on a lump sum basis.

The City of Natchez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Natchez encourages Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.

The City of Natchez also encourages Section 3 eligible individuals or businesses to submit proposals.

The City of Natchez has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.

Dan M. Gibson, Mayor Megan McKenzie, City Clerk

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