328-20250624103609 Morton

The City of Morton in Tate County, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals for engineering services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in collaboration with the Southern Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive as-needed engineering services, including preparing preliminary cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections. Proposals must be submitted by 10 a.m. on July 16, 2025, at Morton City Hall, with evaluation based on three critical criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 points). The selection process will emphasize the firm's technical expertise, previous project history, and understanding of local infrastructure and funding programs. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis to the most qualified firm, with the selection committee reserving the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days for review and qualification investigation.

The City of Morton encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. The procurement maintains flexible terms, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and terminate the selection process at any time. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the as-needed service contract suggests potential for multiple project engagements. The RFP does not indicate the presence of incumbent vendors or specify mandatory technology integration requirements. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, ongoing engineering services relationship that can support various infrastructure and development projects within the Southern Crescent Regional Commission's jurisdiction, with an emphasis on selecting a technically proficient and locally knowledgeable engineering firm.