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The Smith County Board of Supervisors is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure architectural services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project(s) in fiscal year 2025. The selected architectural firm will be responsible for comprehensive project support, including preparing detailed project cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing ongoing construction inspections with periodic reporting and payment request approvals. Proposals must be submitted in eight (8) physical copies to the Office of the Chancery Clerk in Raleigh, Mississippi, with a strict submission deadline of 9 a.m. on February 10, 2025. The evaluation of proposals will be based on a point-based system: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Architectural firms must demonstrate technical expertise, previous CDBG project experience, and the ability to manage and complete municipal infrastructure and development projects effectively.

The procurement opportunity explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. Section 3 requirements specifically mandate job training and employment opportunities for lower-income residents of Smith County. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis, with separate contracts executed for each individual project awarded. The final contract award is contingent upon securing CDBG funding and obtaining necessary environmental condition clearances. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement is structured to support multiple potential CDBG projects within the fiscal year. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, technical capability, and a commitment to local economic development through their proposal.