328-20251022150627 DeKalb

The Town of DeKalb, Mississippi, located in Jones County, is seeking engineering services for the implementation of approved FY2025 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) project(s). The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive engineering engagement that includes preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, facilitating construction contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspection with periodic reporting and payment request approval through project closeout. Proposals must be submitted in eight (8) copies to the Office of the Mayor at P.O. Box 579 / 94 Bell Street, DeKalb, MS 39328 by 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2025, with proposal opening scheduled for 5:30 p.m. the same day. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on three key criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Bidders must provide detailed information about personnel qualifications, prior project experience, grant history, project activities, and staff assignments. The selection committee may hold proposals for up to thirty (30) days for review, with contract award to be made on a fixed price basis to the highest-scoring qualified firm.

The Town of DeKalb is committed to equal opportunity and actively encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. The procurement is funded through ARC, with individual contracts to be executed for each awarded project, contingent upon ARC award(s) and removal of all environmental conditions. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and maintains the authority to terminate the selection process at any time. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is tied to ARC funding and will involve engineering services for municipal infrastructure projects. Interested parties with questions are advised to contact Jenifer Buford at 601-683-2007 for additional information or clarification about the procurement opportunity.