24-20250624115950 Leake

The Leake County Board of Supervisors has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services through the Southern Crescent Regional Commission's State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive, as-needed professional services with specific project support responsibilities. Key deliverables include preparing preliminary cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings and contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections. The evaluation process will utilize a point-based selection method, with 40 points allocated to qualifications, 40 points to experience, and 20 points to project knowledge. Proposals must be submitted by 10 a.m. on July 16, 2025, to the Leake County Chancery Clerk's Office in Carthage, Mississippi, with the owner reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and potentially holding submissions for up to 30 days to review content and investigate firm qualifications.

The RFP explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), demonstrating a commitment to equal opportunity contracting. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis to the most qualified firm, selected based on the highest cumulative points and determined to be most advantageous to the county. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is structured to support infrastructure and economic development projects within Leake County. The selection will prioritize firms that can demonstrate comprehensive engineering capabilities, relevant experience, and a thorough understanding of the project requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation to ensure compliance with all submission requirements and to understand the comprehensive scope of services expected under this engineering services contract.