Engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 DRA project(s)

LEGAL NOTICE
BYRAM, MISSISSIPPI
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Byram requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work
related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 DRA project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in
accordance with this request, to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Byram, 5901 Terry Rd , Byram, Mississippi
39272, no later than 3:00 PM local time on August 20, 2026.
The Engineer will be responsible for performing 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 City and approve all payment requests.
The City of Byram is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises
(MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The City also encourages Section 3
eligible businesses to submit proposals.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: "Proposal for DRA
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 project activities, and the status of the projects;
* Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The City will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee 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 City reserves the right to reject any and/or
all proposals.
Subject to DRA award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the City will award a contract with the
qualified individual or firm whose proposals has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection
committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. The contract
will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual 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 City has the authority to terminate the selection at any
time.
Publish: August 3, 2026 & 10, 2026
Proposals Due: August 20, 2026