5-20250227100326 Braxton

The Town of Braxton, located in Pike County, Mississippi, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure engineering services for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project implementation. The selected engineering firm will be responsible for comprehensive project support including preparing detailed plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, facilitating construction contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing ongoing construction inspection with periodic reporting and payment request approvals. Proposals must be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office at 380 Palm Street, Braxton, MS 39044 by March 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. local time. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to Qualifications, 40 points to Experience, and 20 points to Capacity for Performance. Proposals will be comprehensively reviewed, with the selection committee retaining the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days and potentially reject any or all submissions.

The Town demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation by encouraging submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. The contract will be awarded on a fixed price basis, contingent upon receiving CDBG award(s) and resolving environmental conditions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement is directly tied to CDBG funding, which typically supports infrastructure and community development projects. The Town reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, including the ability to terminate the selection process at any time. Prospective engineering firms should be prepared to demonstrate robust qualifications, relevant experience in municipal engineering and CDBG project management, and the organizational capacity to successfully complete the required scope of work.