REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Sardis requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering
services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 CDBG project(s). You are
invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Town Clerk, Town
of Sardis; 114 W Lee Street, Sardis, MS 38666, no later than 12:00PM on Monday, December 22,
2025.
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 to the Town of Sardis and approve all payment requests.
The Town of Sardis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Sardis encourages Minority-
owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit
proposals. The Town of Sardis 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 the Town of Sardis and its contractors that participate
in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower
incomes residents of the Town of Sardis Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection
with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.
One (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and
marked with the following language: “Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services.” Proposals will be
evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity
for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously
undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and
the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The Town of Sardis Board of Aldermen will meet to evaluate each proposal. The Town of Sardis 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. The Town
of Sardis reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. Subject to CDBG award(s) and the
removal of all environmental conditions, the Town of Sardis will award a contract with the qualified
individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board
and is determined to be the most advantageous to the Town of Sardis, price and other factors
considered. The contract will include the 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 Town of Sardis has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
Publication Dates: December 3, 2025, and December 10, 2025