24-20250220093504 Morton

The City of Morton, Mississippi, located in Tate County, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide professional services for property and easement acquisition related to 592 Wastewater Improvement projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive services including property appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition agent services, loan subordination services, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 10 a.m. local time on March 17, 2025, in a sealed envelope specifically marked for the project. The evaluation criteria are structured to assess proposers across four key areas: Qualifications and Experience with federally/state funded projects (35 points), Experience and Proposed Methodology (30 points), Price (25 points), and Capacity for Performance (10 points). The proposal submission requires detailed documentation demonstrating expertise in navigating complex property acquisition processes, with a pricing spreadsheet for various services per parcel available upon request.

The City of Morton explicitly encourages participation from Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs & WBEs), indicating a commitment to diverse contractor engagement. The project may be partially or fully funded by Federal or State funds, which could introduce additional compliance requirements for potential contractors. The selection committee reserves the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days during review and may conduct oral interviews with top respondents. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially significant contract value. The City also maintains the discretionary power to reject any or all proposals, providing flexibility in the selection process. Interested parties are advised to carefully review the full request for proposal documentation and prepare comprehensive submissions that demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, and competitive pricing.