11055-20240521105456 Hattiesburg

The City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is seeking qualifications and pricing from planners, architects, engineers, and other related professionals to install public WiFi services at various locations within the city. The City was awarded CARES Act funding and is looking to enhance quality of life and connectivity for residents in response to COVID-19. The requested deliverables include network equipment, cabling, and labor to install the infrastructure at eight specified parks and recreational facilities. Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on May 30, 2024 and will be evaluated based on demonstrated capacity, personnel qualifications, proposed scope of work, communication, and DBE participation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate terms and conditions with the selected consultant.

The RFP notes that this project is funded by federal monies, but does not provide specific details on pricing, set-asides, or incumbent information. However, it does state that the objective is to develop a corridor district covering two areas, and that all vendors must demonstrate the ability, experience, and capital to complete the project. No further details are provided on award values or budget ranges.