286-20250625093301 Scott

The Scott County Board of Supervisors has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking engineering services related to potential CDBG-DR and FEMA funding awards in Mississippi. The comprehensive engineering services will encompass multiple project phases, including preparation of plans and specifications, bid document distribution, bid opening assistance, construction contract execution support, pre-construction conferences, construction inspections with periodic county reporting, and payment request reviews. Proposals must be submitted in eight copies and are due by 10:00am on July 16, 2025, with bid openings scheduled for 2:00pm the same day. The evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a point-based system that assesses three critical factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). A selection committee will review submissions and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, with the ultimate goal of selecting a qualified engineering firm to support potential infrastructure and recovery-related projects.

The County demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement by actively encouraging proposals from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. There is a specific preference for vendors that can provide job training and employment opportunities to lower-income Scott County residents. The contract will be executed on a fixed-price basis for individual projects, with execution contingent upon receiving sufficient funding and resolving environmental conditions. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the funding sources include potential CDBG-DR and FEMA awards, suggesting that project budgets will be determined by the specific grants and funding allocations secured for individual initiatives.