The Town of Coldwater requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 CDBG project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request,

The Town of Coldwater 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. The scope includes preparing engineering plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, overseeing contract execution, conducting pre-construction conferences, performing construction inspections, and submitting inspection reports through project closeout. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis and requires full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including HUD’s Section 3 regulations aimed at promoting employment and business opportunities for low-income residents and Section 3-eligible firms. The contract performance location is Coldwater, Mississippi, with proposals due by January 7, 2026, and must be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled "Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services" to the Town Clerk’s office. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a best-value trade-off method with three weighted factors: qualifications (40 points), experience (40 points), and capacity for performance (20 points). Firms are expected to provide detailed information on personnel qualifications, previous project experience with grants and activities, and staffing resources assigned to the project. While minority-owned, women-owned, and Section 3-eligible businesses are encouraged to apply, no formal size or socioeconomic certifications are mandated. The solicitation does not include standardized federal acquisition clauses nor require submission of UEI or CAGE codes, and it lacks electronic submission options or digital proposal formats. Contract award decisions will be overseen by the Town of Coldwater’s Board of Aldermen, with formal payment requests approved by the selected engineer, although specific contracting or payment office details are not identified. The Town reserves the right to terminate the solicitation process at any time without penalty.