149-20250918162849 Utica

The Town of Utica, Mississippi is seeking sealed proposals for professional services related to its HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, specifically targeting home inspection, legal, environmental, and surveying services. The project involves comprehensive housing improvements, including reconstructing two homes, replacing one mobile home, and rehabilitating four additional homes, with funding sourced from HUD/Mississippi Home Corporation. Qualified firms must submit detailed proposals by October 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with submissions evaluated across three key criteria: qualifications (30 points), experience (40 points), and availability/capacity (30 points). Professional service providers must meet specific licensing and certification requirements, including Mississippi-licensed home inspectors with a new home (NH) designation who will conduct three periodic construction inspections, legal professionals capable of contract evaluation and title opinions, and environmental inspectors certified by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to inspect for asbestos and lead-based paint. Surveyors are required to perform field inspections on seven parcels and provide site plans for new dwellings.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The Town of Utica reserves the right to negotiate agreements based on fair compensation and to reject proposals deemed unqualified or inappropriate. Services will be priced on a per unit or per parcel basis, depending on the specific service requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement suggests a structured approach to housing rehabilitation with clear service delineations. The scope of work indicates a potentially significant local infrastructure improvement initiative, though specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the available documentation. The contract appears designed to comprehensively address housing rehabilitation needs through a multi-disciplinary professional services approach, focusing on thorough inspection, legal compliance, environmental safety, and precise surveying to support community development efforts.