Engineering Services for FY 2026 ARC-Funded Industria Improvements

The contract involves providing comprehensive engineering services for the implementation of the FY 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission-funded industrial improvements in Winston County, Mississippi. The project scope includes preparing cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, executing construction contracts, holding preconstruction conferences, conducting construction inspections, and overseeing project closeout. The work must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, with particular adherence to ARC requirements. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis, with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and is contingent upon ARC funding and environmental clearances. Proposals are to be submitted by November 21, 2025, in seven sealed copies clearly marked for the project and delivered to the Winston County Partnership’s office in Louisville, Mississippi. Evaluation will be based on a points system emphasizing qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance, with the highest-scoring proposal deemed most advantageous. The process allows for a proposal hold period of up to thirty days, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The contract emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages participation from minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises. While no specific federal clauses, attachments, or detailed cost breakdowns are included in the available documentation, the contract emphasizes compliance, thorough documentation, and performance oversight throughout the project lifecycle.