Professional Engineering Services for Preliminary Engineering Reports (As Needed Basis)

The City of Gulfport is seeking qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide professional engineering services on an as-needed basis through a Master Service Agreement anticipated to last approximately four years, starting around November 2025. The scope encompasses preliminary engineering reports, design, environmental and surveying services, construction engineering and inspection, project and grant management, and related tasks. The contract value is estimated between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars, with services delivered as required throughout the agreement period. Proposals must be submitted by October 28, 2025, with questions due by October 21, 2025, and should include one original, one copy, and a digital version, clearly marked as specified. The procurement process allows the city to select one or multiple consultants, create a shortlist, or reject all submissions, with the final agreement governed by Mississippi law, specifically the Mississippi Engineers and Surveyors Law, requiring firms to hold valid licensure in the state. Legal notices for the solicitation were published in the Sun Herald, and the process emphasizes compliance with Mississippi licensure statutes, with no federal clauses or specific security or organizational conflict of interest provisions referenced. The contract does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, line-item pricing, or packaging and marking standards beyond administrative proposal markings. The agreement is structured as a flexible, indefinite delivery-type master services arrangement, with the city reserving broad rights to reject proposals or discontinue negotiations at any stage prior to final contract execution. Payment and administrative details include submission to the city’s procurement office, with invoices to be sent to designated city officials, but no specific electronic invoicing systems or detailed performance schedules are provided beyond the general timeline. Overall, the contract emphasizes professional qualification, compliance with state law, and flexible, ongoing service provision without detailed technical or pricing specifications in the current documentation.