5-20250528091109 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi is seeking engineering services for FY 2023 Economic Development Administration (EDA) project implementation through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement targets qualified engineering firms or individuals capable of providing comprehensive engineering services throughout the entire project lifecycle. Specific deliverables include preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections with periodic reporting. Proposals will be evaluated using a point-based system: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The submission deadline is June 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with proposals to be submitted to the City Clerk's Office. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals and will award the contract to the most advantageous submission based on the selection committee's evaluation, contingent upon EDA award(s) and environmental condition resolution.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Each project will result in an individual fixed-price contract, with the City retaining the authority to terminate the selection process at any time. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is tied to EDA project funding for the fiscal year 2023. The opportunity is geographically limited to Rankin County, Mississippi, with the City of Brandon as the primary contracting entity. The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and seeks to create a competitive environment for engineering service providers, with a focus on firms that can demonstrate robust qualifications, substantial relevant experience, and the operational capacity to successfully complete EDA-related projects.