299-20241107142232 Choctaw

The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for a proposed economic development infrastructure improvements project. The selected engineer will be responsible for a range of services, including preparing preliminary engineering reports, project cost estimates, plans and specifications, bid assistance, construction contract execution, pre-construction conferences, and construction inspection. The work will be funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and Mississippi DIP Grant, and will be administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). Proposals are due by 9:00 a.m. on November 27, 2024, and will be evaluated based on qualifications (40%), experience (40%), and capacity for performance (20%). The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and subject to award, will execute a fixed-price contract with the most advantageous proposer.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 requires the County and its contractors to provide job training and employment opportunities to lower-income residents of Choctaw County to the greatest extent feasible. The selected engineer will be required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. No incumbent vendors or budget range information is provided.