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

The Tunica County Board of Supervisors requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2023 CDBG project(s). The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports and approve all payment requests. Tunica County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tunica County encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. Tunica County also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that Tunica County and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower incomes residents of Tunica County. Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns. The Tunica County Board of Supervisors will meet to evaluate each proposal. Tunica County may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. Tunica County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. Subject to CDBG award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, Tunica County will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board and determined to be the most advantageous to Tunica County, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Tunica County Board of Supervisors has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.