245-20251110081838 Sardis

The Town of Sardis, Mississippi, located in Bolivar County, is seeking qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide comprehensive services for the implementation of approved Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The selected engineer will be responsible for preparing detailed plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspection with periodic reporting. Proposals must be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM to the Office of the Town Clerk, with one original and six copies of sealed proposals clearly marked "Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services." The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to Qualifications, 40 points to Experience, and 20 points to Capacity for Performance. The Town of Sardis Board of Aldermen will review proposals and may hold them for up to 30 days to verify firm qualifications. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm with the highest cumulative score, contingent upon CDBG award approval and resolution of environmental conditions.

The procurement opportunity specifically encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses, in alignment with the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and terminate the selection process at any time. Individual contracts will be executed for each awarded project, providing flexibility in project management. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is tied to CDBG funding for the fiscal year 2026. The selected engineering firm will be required to provide services through complete project closeout, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Proposing firms should demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in municipal engineering, grant-funded project management, and compliance with federal community development standards.