168-20250404094952 Belzoni

The City of Belzoni is seeking engineering services for a Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The selected engineering firm or individual will be responsible for comprehensive services spanning from application preparation through project closeout, including developing project cost estimates, creating plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections with periodic reporting. Statements of qualifications are due by 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2025, and will be evaluated based on three primary criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The procurement is specific to Itawamba County, Mississippi, and will involve a fixed-price contract awarded to the highest-scoring firm. Submissions will be comprehensively reviewed to ensure the selected engineer can effectively manage all aspects of the CDBG project from initial application through final implementation.

The City of Belzoni actively encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses, with a particular focus on providing job training and employment opportunities to lower-income residents. The contract award is contingent upon CDBG funding and the removal of environmental conditions, with the city reserving the right to terminate the selection process at any time. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is tied to the FY 2025 CDBG project funding. The city's procurement approach emphasizes diversity and local economic opportunity, seeking to engage engineering firms that can demonstrate not only technical capabilities but also a commitment to community development and inclusive economic participation. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to understand the comprehensive requirements and evaluation framework for this engineering services contract.