24-20250624114902 Forest

The City of Forest, located in Tate County, Mississippi, is soliciting engineering services proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in conjunction with the Southern Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program. The city seeks a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive on-call engineering services for the entire project lifecycle, from funding application assistance through project closeout. Specific responsibilities include preparing preliminary cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections. Proposals must be submitted in eight (8) copies to the City Clerk's office by 10 a.m. on July 15, 2025. The selection process will utilize a point-based evaluation system, with 40 points allocated to Qualifications, 40 points to Experience, and 20 points to Project Knowledge. The selection committee reserves the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days while reviewing content and investigating firm qualifications.

The City of Forest explicitly encourages proposals from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis to the most qualified firm, with the understanding that the selected engineer will work in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract appears to be structured for on-call services that will cover multiple potential infrastructure or development projects. The city maintains the right to reject any or all proposals, providing flexibility in the selection process. The comprehensive nature of the engineering services suggests a broad scope of potential project support, potentially including infrastructure development, municipal improvements, or community development initiatives supported by the SEID Grant Program.