10855-20250110133436 CWA

The Copiah Water Association has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an Administrative Consultant to manage the implementation of FY 2024 Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Funds, with the procurement targeting professional services in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The selected consultant will be responsible for administering the water association's appropriation project through complete close-out, ensuring strict compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and EPA Appropriation Program procedures. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to 20116 Hwy 51, Hazelhurst, MS 39083 by February 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to Qualifications, 40 points to Experience, and 20 points to Capacity for Performance. The selection committee will review submitted proposals for up to 30 days before making an award decision, with individual contracts to be executed for each project prepared and administered.

The Copiah Water Association explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), indicating a commitment to diversity in contractor selection. The association reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and terminate the selection process at its discretion. While the specific funding amount is not definitively stated, the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the comprehensive scope of work and ensure they meet the qualitative and administrative requirements for this administrative consulting opportunity in the Mississippi water association sector.