13444-20250210150726 Tunica

The Town of Tunica, Mississippi is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for their Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project implementation. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requires engineering professionals to perform a range of project-related tasks, including preparing detailed project cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspection with periodic reporting. The selected engineer will be responsible for managing all project services through complete closeout, adhering to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The proposal evaluation will be based on three key criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m. on March 3, 2025, to the Office of the Town Clerk, with submissions remaining valid for review for up to 30 days after submission.

The procurement encourages proposals from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis, with individual contracts to be executed for each awarded project, contingent upon CDBG award(s) and environmental condition removal. While the specific CDBG funding amount is not disclosed in the document, the procurement suggests a competitive selection process that prioritizes technical expertise and organizational capability. The opportunity spans jurisdictions including Walthall County and Walnut Grove Town, indicating a potential multi-location project scope. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate robust engineering capabilities, previous experience with municipal infrastructure projects, and a comprehensive understanding of CDBG project management requirements.