255-20250522163721 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking engineering services for approved FY 2023 Economic Development Administration (EDA) project(s). The procurement targets qualified engineering firms or individuals capable of providing comprehensive services from project initiation through closeout. Specific deliverables include preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections with periodic reporting. Proposals will be evaluated using a point-based system with three key criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The solicitation is open to interested engineering professionals, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. local time on June 13, 2025. The City intends to select the most advantageous proposal based on the cumulative point system, with the contract to be awarded on a fixed-price basis, contingent upon EDA award(s) and removal of environmental conditions.

The RFQ emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract is directly tied to EDA project funding for the City of Brandon in Stone County, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and can terminate the selection process at any time. Respondents should note that the procurement is specifically focused on engineering services for EDA-approved projects, with a strong preference for firms demonstrating robust qualifications, relevant experience, and the organizational capacity to successfully execute the required services. The competitive nature of the solicitation suggests that potential vendors should carefully prepare their proposals to highlight their unique capabilities and direct alignment with the City's project requirements.