Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Natchez, Mississippi. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Natchez Water Works, MS is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms or individuals to provide engineering services pertaining to the use of eligible funds that may be provided under the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund program administered by MDEQ. Selection of an engineer will be based upon the criteria shown in this notice and no price or cost information should be included. The selected engineer will provide engineering services in support of the project and/or projects through the project(s) closeout and do so in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The project(s) may include, but are not limited to, the following professional services: 1. Preliminary engineering analysis 2. Topographic and boundary surveys 3. Preliminary and final engineering design 4. Assistance with bidding and procurement of contractor(s) in conformance with applicable federal requirements. Services under this item will include assistance with: a. Bid advertising b. Bid opening and bid tabulation c. Recommendation of award d. Pre-Construction conference and Notice to Proceed 5. Construction Administration 6. On-site construction observation 7. Review and recommendation of payment by Natchez Water Works 8. Conduct and oversee final inspection Submissions should contain sufficient information reflecting the engineer's experience and qualifications. The information submitted should include the following and will be graded based on a 100- point evaluation criteria. Experience of the firm with wastewater treatment and pumping station projects - 40 points Experience of the firm with federally/state funded projects (CDBG, SRF, Corps of Engineers, etc.) - 25 points Qualifications of the staff available for assignment to the projects - 25 points Past Performance of Consultant - 10 points The Natchez Water Worksis an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs & WBEs) to submit qualifications. The Natchez Water Works will award a contract to the qualified individual or firm who is determined to be the most advantageous to the Natchez Water Works, based on qualifications, experience and knowledge of the City's infrastructure. The Natchez Water Works reserves the right to reject any and/or all SOQs received. Five (5) bound SOQs should be included in a sealed envelope and the outside of the envelope shall be plainly titled "STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - NATCHEZ WATER WORKS, MS" addressed to the Natchez Water Works, MS, Attn: Jeff Gamberi, Superintendent, Natchez, MS 39120.