Copiah County requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services related to the preparation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project application(s) and, if awarded, implementation of the approved pr

Copiah County, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms or individuals under solicitation number 3170036710 to provide professional services for the FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project applications. The scope of work encompasses the entire project lifecycle, beginning with the preparation of cost estimates and engineering data for applications, moving through the creation of plans and specifications, and extending to bid distribution, contract execution, and construction inspection through project closeout. All services must comply with federal, state, and local laws, specifically adhering to Section 3 requirements of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 75. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services to the Office of the County Administrator in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, by 3:00 PM local time on October 13, 2026. A selection committee will rank firms based on qualifications (40 points), experience (40 points), and capacity for performance (20 points). Notably, price will not be used in the ranking process, and respondents are explicitly instructed not to include fee schedules in their proposals. The county intends to negotiate a fair and reasonable fixed-price contract with the highest-ranked firm, with implementation contracts being contingent upon CDBG funding analysis and the satisfaction of environmental requirements.