4-20250709110855 Pearl

The City of Pearl, Mississippi, located in Rankin County, is seeking qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide comprehensive engineering services for approved FY 2025 Economic Development Administration (EDA) project(s). The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) covers a full range of engineering support from project initiation through closeout, including preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections with periodic reporting. Proposals will be evaluated on three key criteria: qualifications (40 points), experience (40 points), and capacity for performance (20 points). The submission deadline is July 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with the selection committee reserving the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days and potentially reject any or all submissions. The city intends to award the contract on a fixed-price basis, contingent upon EDA award and removal of environmental conditions.

The RFQ strongly emphasizes equal opportunity and actively encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. These set-aside and preference designations aim to promote diversity and inclusivity in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract will be structured as a fixed-price agreement tied to the EDA project funding. The procurement process is designed to be competitive, with the city selecting the most advantageous proposal based on a cumulative point system that prioritizes professional qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated capability to successfully execute the engineering services required for the FY 2025 project(s).