The City of Lucedale, Mississippi, requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project(s). You are invited to su

The City of Lucedale, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive engineering services for the implementation of approved FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. This solicitation, issued under number 1484-20251204130158, requires the selected contractor to carry out a full suite of engineering tasks including preparation of cost estimates, design and finalization of plans and specifications, bid assistance, contract execution, construction inspection, and reporting, all in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing CDBG activities. The contract will be fixed price and awarded through a best-value trade-off process, emphasizing a highest-scoring proposal based on qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance, weighted respectively at 40, 40, and 20 points. Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Section 3 eligible businesses are encouraged to participate to promote socioeconomic inclusivity. Proposals must be physically submitted by 11:00 AM on January 6, 2026, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services” to the City Clerk’s Office in Lucedale. Electronic submissions are not accepted. The evaluation criteria prioritize the qualifications of assigned personnel, the firm’s past experience with similar federal and grant-funded projects, and the firm's demonstrated staffing capacity. No formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses or attachments are incorporated into the contract; compliance requirements and conditions are addressed through narrative instructions and adherence to CDBG program regulations. Environmental clearance is a pre-award condition. The contract administration will be managed locally without designated federal payment offices or invoicing platforms. Overall, this solicitation targets professional engineering services essential to advancing Lucedale’s federally funded community development initiatives in 2026, emphasizing technical merit and regulatory compliance.