The Town of Meadville intends to employ a
consulting engineering firm to provide 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 Consultants scope of service includes
but is not limited to, grant application / administration, planning, surveying, development of construction plans /
specifications, preparation of easements / right-of-way maps and deeds for purchase, environmental related services,
bidding phase services, construction engineering, 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 (CONSULTANT) 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: o 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; o 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; o
A description of similar work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the consultant for this work; the
consultant's cost and consultant's schedule completion and actual completion of this work; o Provide any information to
indicate that the team has necessary resources, including available staff, to complete the project within the timeframe
above. The Consultants should indicate any other active and planned projects that any individuals, as listed on the
organizational 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: o
The experience in performing the type of work outlined herein; o Qualifications of the principals and professionals to be
assigned; o The consultant's experience in working with projects involving public funding; o The extent of in-house
capabilities of the firm; and o The Consultant's size and capability of available staff to perform this work in accordance
with an expedited progress schedule, considering the firms current 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 Contact execution.
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