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

The City of Hattiesburg (LPA) intends to employ a Consulting Engineering firm (CONSULTANT) to provide engineering services utilizing a Cost-plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract for Construction Engineering and Inspection of the Hall Ave. Overpass project. This project will consist of construction of an overpass over the existing railroad track and approximately 3,000lf of redesign of an existing roadway to include landscaped median, sidewalk and multi-use pathway Project No. {FBLD8769-00(001)/108639-801000 Forrest County, Mississippi These services include Provide Construction Engineering and inspection (CE&I) services to administer the construction of this contract in accordance with the latest version of the MDOT LPA Project Development Manual. The consultant will be required to adhere to the MDOT standards for this project will include Standard Specifications, Construction, MDOT materials Division Inspections, Testing and Certification Manual, MDOT Construction Manual, PPA PDM and all other related MDOT documents. The firm shall provide these services in accordance with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Development Manual for Local Public Agencies (PDM). Upon selection, negotiation, and execution of the Contract, the LPA anticipates the duration of the Contract to be approximately 2 Years. The LPA anticipates executing the Contract by approximately January 2022. To be considered, the Expression of Interest proposal must respond to all requirements of this Legal Advertisement. The recommended proposal length should not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of appendices. The resumes (which should not exceed 2 pages per individual in length), SF-330 Part II, proof of State Licensure and certificates requirements, and other information not relevant to the requirements should be included in the appendices. The Consultants cover letter, table of contents, summaries and introductions, team organizational chart, past performances, and any other responses to the evaluation criteria should be included in the 25 pages. Pages should be numbered, single-spaced, one-sided, 8.5" by 11" with margins of at least one inch on all four sides. No more than five pages may be 11" by 17", but they may count as two sheets each against the recommended 25 page maximum. Information within the recommended 25 page limit of the proposal should be complete and sufficient in scope for the selection committee to evaluate the Consultant. Also, all text information in the recommended 25 page limit should be shown in a readable font, size 12 points or larger. Headers, charts, and other graphics may be provided in a different font type and size providing they are legible. Section dividers, tabs, or similar means are recommended but are not counted as part of the recommended 25 page limit 1. The Prime CONSULTANT should provide a cover letter specifying the name and complete description of the Contract, the name of the Prime CONSULTANT and any of its Subconsultant(s), the name of an individual who will be the single point of contact throughout the selection process, the name of the Project Engineer, the location and address of the managing office, and the location and address of the office(s) that may be assigned the work. Should any Subconsultant(s) be listed as team members, identify the roles of each of the team's members. In addition, the CONSULTANT must note if this is a joint venture; 2. The CONSULTANT should provide a resume for each principal member, the Project Engineer, and employee(s) of the firm anticipated to be assigned to the Project. Also, provide a team organizational chart and list each persons experience and qualifications, including proof that the Project Engineer is licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the firm has met state licensure and certification requirements*. The team organizational chart should include each individuals name, job description (for the Project), and company of employment. In addition, the CONSULTANT should provide proof that they have attended and received certification through MDOT for the PDM training; 3. The CONSULTANT should provide a description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the CONSULTANT for this work. Provide a detailed description of the role of the CONSULTANT and define whether the CONSULTANT was the prime or a subconsultant. Include in the description the amount of the CONSULTANTs contract for the work they provided for the project, the date the CONSULTANT's project was initiated, the CONSULTANTs scheduled completion date in accordance with the progress schedule, and when the CONSULTANT completed the work as stated in the contract. If the CONSULTANT's project was not completed ontime, identify any justifications. The firm should provide contact information for each of the projects. This will include the name of the client and client's representative that can verify and discuss the project; 4. The Consultant should provide a description of the teams approach to performing the CE&I services as referenced in this Legal Ad in an efficient manner. This description should identify the Consultants (and subconsultants) resources and abilities in project operations, project management and describe how they will utilize their equipment, personnel, and other technical and procedural resources. The Consultant should estimate the number of personnel anticipated to perform the work and identify how they intend to break out their resources in an efficient manner to provide proper oversight, inspection, and testing services. In addition, the Consultant should identify any unique company resources, procedures, and/or equipment which will benefit the Consultant to efficiently oversee the project. The Consultant may request a copy of the draft version of the construction plans and any additional relevant documents. Consultants interested in accessing these documents shall e-mail Lamar Rutland at lrutland@hattiesburgms.com. The LPA will work with the Consultant to provide viewing access. The LPA hereby specifically makes no representation or warranty either expressed or implied, as to any matter whatsoever, by making these documents available. Further, the LPA makes no representations that these documents are exhaustive, complete, accurate or sufficient for construction of the Project. By accessing these plans, Consultants are thereby consenting to keep these plans provided confidential. 5. The CONSULTANT should provide Part II of Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. If a firm has branch offices, complete the form for each specific branch office seeking work. In addition, this form should be completed for any subconsultants in the same manner. 1. Experience with Similar Jobs Past experience of consultant and any sub consultants on LPA, MDOT or other related projects 2. Consultants current Capacity to Perform the work 3. The teams approach to the project 4. Proximity to the project site The LPA reserves the right to select one (1) CONSULTANT or select a short list of CONSULTANTS from whom more information will be required. The LPA 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 DBE goal is 0%. {CONSULTANTS may visit MDOTs website, www.gomdot.com, to view a complete list of Certified DBE Firms which have been certified as such by the Mississippi Department of Transportation and other Unified Certification Partners (UCP). The DBE firm must be on the Departments list of Certified DBE firms as listed on MDOT's website, www.gomdot.com and approved by MDOT to count towards meeting the DBE goal.} The CONSULTANT should mark any and all pages of the proposal considered to be proprietary information which may remain confidential in accordance with Mississippi Code Annotated 25-61-9 and 79-23-1 (1972, as amended). Each page of the proposal that the CONSULTANT considers trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information should be on a different color paper than non-confidential pages and be marked in the upper right hand corner with the word CONFIDENTIAL. Failure to clearly identify trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information will result in that information being released subject to a public records request. To be considered, all replies must be received by the City Clerk, at the 2nd Floor of City Hall in Hattiesburg, MS located at 200 Forrest St., on or before 10:00 a.m. September 15, 2022. The Expressions of Interest should be submitted and marked on the outside as City of Hattiesburg RFP FBLD-8769-00(001)/108639-801000 . This Legal Notice will appear in the Clarion Ledger on 8/11 and 8/18 Miss. Code Ann Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-45 (1972) (as amended) govern the practice of engineering in Mississippi. Firms are encouraged to contact the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors at (601) 359-6160 to ensure that individuals and firms are qualified to offer and provide services in the State of Mississippi. The Board's web address is www.pepls.state.ms.us. PUBLISHED by Order of the Council on this, the 2nd day of August, 2022. CITY OF HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI BY: /s/ Kermas Eaton CITY CLERK The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.