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

The Town of Meadville, Mississippi, intends to employ a consulting engineering firm to provide an engineering services contract for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act (MCWI). The project will utilize ARPA funding and consists of water infrastructure improvements in Franklin County, Mississippi. The Consultant's scope of service includes, but is not limited to, grant application; administration, planning, surveying and development of construction plans; specifications and preparation of easements; right-of-way maps and deeds for purchase, environmental related services, bidding phase services, construction engineering and ad inspection services in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Upon selection, negotiation and execution of contract, the Town of Meadville anticipates the duration of the contract to be approximately two (2) years. We anticipate executing the contract within approximately sixty (60) days. Consulting engineering firms (CONSULTANTS) interested in providing these services may so indicate by furnishing the Town of Meadville one (1) original and three (3) copies plus a digital version of their proposals, which should consist of the following: 1) A cover letter specifying the name and complete description of the project, the name of the project manager and the location and address of the office to be assigned the majority of the work; 2) A resume for each principal member, the project manager and employee(s) of the firm anticipated to be assigned the project. Also, provide an organizational chart and list each person's experience and qualifications, including proof that the Project Manager is licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the firm has met state licensure and certification requirements; 3) A description of similar work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the Consultant for this work; the Consultant's cost and the Consultant's schedule completion and actual completion of this work; 4) Provide any information to indicate that the team has the necessary resources, including available staff, to complete the project within the timeframe above. The Consultant should indicate any other active and planned projects that any individuals, as listed on the organization chart (including any Subconsultant(s), are currently working to complete. The Consultant should indicate how they plan to balance workloads to commit the staff and resources to successfully complete the project on time. The Town of Meadville will evaluate the proposal based on the following factors listed in their relative order of importance: 1) The experience in performing the type of work outlined herein; 2) Qualifications of the principals and professionals to be assigned; 3) The consultant's experience in working with projects involving public funding; 4) The extent of in-house capabilities of the firm; and 5) The consultant's size and capability of available staff to perform this work in accordance with an expedited progress schedule, considering the form's content and planned workload. The Town of Meadville reserves the right to select one (1) Consultant or select a short list of Consultants from whom more information will be required. The Town of Meadville reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, discontinue Contract execution and/or request additional information with any party at any time prior to final Contract execution. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.