Yazoo County requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services related to the preparation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project application(s) and, if awarded, implementation of the approved pro

Yazoo County, Mississippi, is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide professional civil engineering services for the FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project applications. The scope of work involves the preparation of project cost estimates and engineering data for the application process and, if funding is awarded, the full implementation of the projects through closeout. Key responsibilities include preparing plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid openings and tabulations, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing construction inspections with periodic reporting and payment request approvals. All services must comply with federal, state, and local laws, specifically Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 75. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services and delivered to the Office of the County Administrator in Yazoo City by 3:00 PM on October 6, 2026. The selection process is based on a weighted evaluation of qualifications (40 points), experience (40 points), and capacity for performance (20 points). The county will rank the respondents and negotiate a fair and reasonable fixed-price contract with the top-ranked firm, with individual contracts executed for each awarded project. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Lindsay Sellers.