1448-20251009121636 Gloster

The Town of Gloster, Mississippi has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking engineering services for rail and infrastructure improvements related to potential economic development project(s) in Alcorn County. The selected engineering firm will be responsible for comprehensive project management tasks including preparing project cost estimates, performing preliminary design, developing application documents, and providing full engineering services through project closeout. Specific deliverables include preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections. The proposal evaluation will be based on three critical factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and must be delivered to the Office of the Town Clerk in five hardcopy versions sealed in an envelope marked "Proposal for Engineering Services."

Potential project funding sources include the Mississippi Forestry Facility Grant Program, Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund Program, and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The town actively encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The procurement process allows the town to retain full discretion to reject any or all proposals and terminate the selection process at any time. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the engineering services and potential multi-source funding suggest significant project scope. The town will select the proposal providing the most advantageous combination of points, pricing, and overall considerations, with a clear preference for technically qualified firms capable of executing complex infrastructure and economic development initiatives.