117-20260611084443 Houston

The City of Houston, Mississippi is requesting proposals for engineering services for an infrastructure project with potential funding from HUD and the Appalachian Regional Commission, with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The scope includes preparing a preliminary cost estimate and preliminary engineering report; if the grant is awarded, also preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting in bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting a preconstruction conference, and performing construction inspection with periodic reporting and payment request approval through project closeout. All services must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The City encourages proposals from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Business Enterprises but does not establish a mandatory set-aside or participation goal.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale: qualifications (40 points), experience (40 points), and capacity for performance (20 points). The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis to the qualified firm or individual whose proposal receives the highest cumulative score and is determined most advantageous to the City, with price and other factors considered. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk at 120 East Madison Street, Post Office Box 548, Houston, Mississippi 38851. The City will hold proposals for up to thirty days for review and investigation of qualifications before making a selection. No site visit or bidder's meeting is scheduled.