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The Pike County Board of Supervisors is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services related to potential economic development infrastructure improvement projects. The procurement seeks qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive engineering services, including preparing project cost estimates, preliminary design documents, and comprehensive project management through closeout. Key deliverables will include developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, and performing construction administration. The evaluation criteria will focus on three primary factors: qualifications of assigned individuals (40 points), experience with federal and non-federal funded projects (40 points), and the firm's capacity and availability (20 points). Proposals must be submitted as five hard copies in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for Engineering Services" by 12:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with the contract to be executed on a lump sum basis.

The RFQ explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), underscoring the county's commitment to diverse vendor participation. Potential funding sources for the project may include federal funds from multiple agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, HUD, Delta Regional Authority, and the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration. The specific funding source(s) will be negotiated by the County after vendor selection. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement emphasizes an equal opportunity employment approach. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the multi-source funding approach suggests flexibility in project scope and potential contract value. The geographic focus is Calhoun County, Mississippi, with the procurement aimed at supporting potential economic development infrastructure improvements.