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The Kiln Utility & Fire District of Hancock County, Mississippi, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for a water infrastructure expansion project located along Kiln DeLisle Road and Kapalama Drive. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide comprehensive engineering services for the infrastructure development. Sealed SOQ submissions are due by 4:00 PM on December 4, 2024, and must be submitted to the Kiln Utility & Fire District at 16154 Fire Department Rd. in Kiln, Mississippi. The SOQ package is strictly limited to 30 pages, excluding resumes, certifications, and licenses, and must include one color original, four color copies, and one USB flash drive with a color PDF of the submission. Interested parties must demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and performance capacity, with a focus on providing detailed information about the primary contact person and the individual responsible for service delivery if selected. The project may be funded through grants from the RESTORE Council and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the RESTORE Act, indicating potential federal and state funding involvement.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, offering potential subcontracting opportunities for these organizations. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the project's infrastructure expansion scope suggests a significant municipal investment. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements, but it implies a comprehensive engineering service need for water infrastructure development. Respondents will likely be evaluated on their technical expertise, past performance, proposed approach, and capacity to successfully complete the infrastructure expansion project. The competitive nature of the procurement and the involvement of multiple government entities suggest a rigorous selection process that will prioritize technical competence, experience in similar municipal infrastructure projects, and the ability to meet the specific requirements of the Kiln Utility & Fire District.