Engineering Services for FY 2026 CDBG Project Implementation

The Town of Sardis is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive engineering services for the implementation of FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The scope includes preparing cost estimates, developing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings, executing contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, performing construction inspections, and managing project closeout. The contract will be fixed price, with an estimated value between $50,000 and $200,000, contingent upon grant awards and environmental clearances. Proposals are due by December 1, 2025, and will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and capacity, with the highest scoring proposal awarded the contract. The process emphasizes equal opportunity, encouraging participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and Section 3 eligible businesses, and the award will be made to the most advantageous proposal considering both technical merit and price. The contractual framework incorporates general compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including specific references to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which promotes job training and employment opportunities for lower-income residents and encourages awarding contracts to Section 3 businesses. While explicit FAR or federal clauses are not listed, the contract emphasizes adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The selected engineer will be responsible for all inspection and quality control activities, performing construction inspections at the project site and approving payment requests based on their findings. Proposal submissions must be sealed, clearly marked, and consist of one original plus six copies, with no specified page or file size limits. The evaluation process involves a point system, with 40 points each for qualifications and experience, and 20 points for capacity, culminating in a best-value award to the highest-ranked proposal. The contract terms also specify that the project performance period and specific start and end dates depend on grant approval, with all work performed within the jurisdiction of Sardis, Mississippi.