Engineering Services for Holmes County EDA Economic Development Project

Holmes County, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services to support an Economic Development Administration (EDA)-funded infrastructure project at the Holmes County Industrial Park. The scope of work includes preparing a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), developing bid-ready plans and technical specifications, assisting with bid evaluation and contract award recommendations, managing pre-construction activities, conducting construction inspections, and advising the Board of Supervisors on contractor payments and regulatory compliance. All work must adhere to EDA guidelines, although no additional federal or industry-specific standards are mandated. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the solicitation title and will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, capacity for performance, and familiarity with the project and federal requirements, each equally weighted for a total of 120 points. This solicitation is strictly qualifications-based, with no pricing details or contract value information provided, and utilizes a best-value trade-off award approach rather than lowest-price criteria. The proposal submission deadline is December 18, 2025, with physical submissions only, either mailed or hand delivered to the Holmes County Office of Administration in Lexington, Mississippi. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is likely a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement service contract under EDA grant provisions. No formal FAR or federal contract clauses, socio-economic set-asides, or certifications such as UEI or CAGE are required. Payment processing is coordinated through the Holmes County Administrator’s Office, but specific invoicing instructions or electronic payment systems are not detailed. The solicitation lacks explicit period of performance dates, and no specialized packaging, marking, or handling protocols apply beyond the sealed envelope requirement. Key personnel qualifications and firm capabilities play a critical role in the evaluation, while the county retains the right to reject proposals. Overall, the contract aims to engage qualified engineering professionals for a federally guided economic development infrastructure initiative within Holmes County, emphasizing technical expertise and regulatory compliance without federal acquisition formalities.