This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gulfport, Mississippi. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Gulfport, MS (City) requests proposals from qualified consultants for PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES as related to the recovery operations from Hurricane Zeta. This solicitation by the City will result in the selection of at least one qualified consultant possessing demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge managing and designing projects according to the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program, Hazard Mitigation Program (HMP), and other federal and state programs to ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The selection committee will evaluate the proposals and make recommendations to City Administration and the Governing Authority based upon the following set of criteria. The list is NOT in order of importance. 1. Past Performance 2. Experience and Ability 3. Understanding of Project Requirements 4. Approach and Method 5. Cost/Fee Proposal Inquiries - All inquiries shall be in writing and directed to the following office. No questions or requests for clarifications will be addressed within seven (7) business days of the due date of the proposal. City of Gulfport Office of Purchasing 1410 24th Ave Gulfport, MS 39501 purchasing@gulfport-ms.gov The selection committee will review each proposal based on the grading criteria. The Governing Authority retains the ultimate authority in making these determinations. The selection committee may develop a short list from which interviews will be scheduled and evaluation will be based ONLY on the data submitted in response to the request for proposal and such other information as the City of Gulfport may deem necessary or appropriate. Upon final selection(s) and a determination made by the Governing Authority, negotiations may commence and a written contract may be awarded to the individual(s)/firm(s) whose proposal is determined by the Governing Authority to be the most qualified. The successful firm must adhere to the City of Gulfport's policy concerning non-discrimination without regard to race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. The City of Gulfport reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to discontinue contract execution, with any party at any time prior to final contract execution. Direct contact with any City employee, including the Mayor, GRC Commissioners, including the Administration and City Council on the subject of this proposal is strictly forbidden. Violation of this paragraph will result in disqualification of your submission. The successful proposal/bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements contained in the Contract Documents, including but not limited to Section 3, Davis-Bacon Federal Wage Regulations (if applicable), E-Verify, etc., as identified in the bid proposal packet as HUD Contract Provisions for Non-Construction Contracts". All Women and Minority and Section 3 Contractors are encouraged to apply. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.