24-20250624115510 Newton

The City of Newton is soliciting engineering services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Southern Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program. The procurement seeks a qualified engineering firm or individual to provide comprehensive engineering services on an as-needed basis, with responsibilities spanning the entire project lifecycle. Specific deliverables include preparing facility plans, developing project funding applications, generating preliminary cost estimates, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections. Proposals must be submitted in eight copies by 10 a.m. on July 15, 2025, at Newton City Hall. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on three key criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 points), with the contract to be awarded on a fixed-price basis to the most qualified respondent.

The City of Newton explicitly encourages proposals from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. While specific contract value details are not provided, the comprehensive nature of the engineering services suggests a potentially substantial engagement. The selection committee reserves the right to investigate firm qualifications thoroughly and may hold proposals for up to 30 days during the review process. Additionally, the city maintains the discretion to reject any or all proposals and can terminate the selection process at any time. The procurement is geographically focused on Benton County, Mississippi, and is funded through the Southern Crescent Regional Commission's State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program, indicating potential infrastructure or economic development project objectives.