88-20260615091951 Natchez

The City of Natchez, Mississippi is requesting qualifications for engineering services to provide environmental documentation, workplan development, and construction engineering and inspection for drainage improvements under the EPA FY26 Community Grant Program, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time. The City encourages proposals from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible individuals or businesses.

The scope encompasses completion of an Environmental Information Document for EPA submission and NEPA review, preparation of required applications and workplans, development of plans and contract documents, management of the bidding phase, and Construction Engineering and Inspection services through project closeout. The selected firm must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, conduct a pre-construction conference, and provide periodic progress reports.

The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the proposal with the highest cumulative score. Evaluation criteria are Clarity of Submittal (10 points), Firm Qualifications (20 points), Technical Competence of Key Personnel (15 points), Familiarity with EPA Regulations (20 points), Ability to Meet Project Timeline, Scope & Budget (20 points), and Past Performance on Similar Projects (15 points). Funding is provided through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's State Tribal Assistance Grant (Clean Water State Revolving Fund); the City reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if designated federal funding is not received.

Proposals must be submitted in five copies to the City of Natchez Office of the City Clerk at 124 South Pearl Street, Natchez, MS 39120, or electronically through www.centralbidding.com. The contract will be awarded subject to recommendation to the Natchez Board of Aldermen.