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

New Liberty Water Association (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for a project funded by the Mississippi State Department of Health American Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. 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 may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1) planning services and/or guidance in selecting a project based on system needs; 2) preparation of plans and specifications; 3) distribution of bid documents and any addenda to such documents; 4) assistance in bid opening and preparation of bid tabulation; 5) assistance in the execution of construction contracts; 6) holding pre-construction confer- ence; 7) providing construction management services, including review/approval of payment applications, preparation of change orders, attendance at regular meetings with construction contractor, and performance of construction observation including periodic reports to the OWNER, and 8) assistance with project closeout. The final scope of work will be negotiated at the time of contract execution. The OWNER is an Equal Oppor- tunity Employer. The OWNER en- courages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women- owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: "Proposal for Engineering Services for MSDH RWAIG Project." The selection committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the con- tent of the proposals and investi- gating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.