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

Provide engineering services for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Comprehensive Track Study Report, documenting existing conditions in representative 1 mile assessments, structure evaluations, and preliminary engineering for critical locations such as a failed box culvert or other locations applicable for Federal or State funding for a Rail Line project in Tishomingo County, MS, Alcorn County, MS, and Franklin County, AL. The scope includes preparing plans and specifications for the project, including all services required for design and engineering phases such as preliminary, environmental, and final design (if funded); constructing and distributing bid packets ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements; assisting in bid opening and preparing bid tabulation; conducting pre-construction conferences and documenting meetings; conducting work in-progress inspections and providing periodic reports to the Authority; providing all services necessary for project execution, including consultations, surveys, soil investigations, supervision, travel, as built or record drawings, rights of way assistance, testing, construction engineering, and incidentals; providing access to all project records to authorized representatives; and maintaining all project records for three years after project close. The contract will be on a fixed-price basis. Proposals must include qualifications of staff, firm experience, and capacity for performance. All proposals will be rated using these criteria to determine the best offeror. Negotiations will be conducted to determine a mutually satisfactory contract, and if not reached, the next highest rated firm will be considered. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.