Architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Feb 18, 2026
Due:	Apr 3, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	97-20260217121755 Gautier
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	97-20260217121755 Gautier	Advertised Date	02/18/2026 12:00 AM
RFx #	3170035017	Submission Date	04/03/2026 11:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION - SERVICES
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	The City of Gautier (Owner) will accept sealed statements of qualifications from qualified firms for architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services in connection with the Shepard State Park Ranger House (Project) until 11:00 am, April 3, 2026,

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
90607	Serv ArchitectAirprt
92533	Serv ProfessEngServ

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City of Gautier

ADVERTISEMENT - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Gautier (“Owner”) will accept sealed statements of qualifications from qualified

firms for architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services in connection with the Shepard

State Park Ranger House (“Project”) until 11:00 am, April 3, 2026, at Gautier City Hall, 3330

Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553 for:

Professional Services for the Shepard State Park Ranger House Reconstruction Project

The selected firm shall provide professional services related to the design, project

management, and oversight of selective demolition, reconstruction, site improvements,

and educational facility enhancements at the Shepard State Park Ranger (Gray) House.

Information packets will be located at 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553, Monday through

Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you can request an electronic copy by reaching out to Brenda

Greco at bgreco@gautier-ms.gov.

Firms/individuals should submit a list of their qualifications (capabilities, experience, and past

performance), key personnel, ability to accomplish work, local experience, efforts in minority

and women’s business, and federal grant project experience. Firms/Individuals must submit

the name of the primary contact person and the person within the firm (if applicable) who shall

be the Owner’s contact and party primarily responsible for rendering services, if selected.

Any contract awarded under this solicitation may be paid for in whole or in part with grant

funding from the Community Project Funding (CPF) through the U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive informalities in proposals,

and to select the proposal or proposals that, in the opinion of the City shall be the most qualified.

Minority and women’s business enterprises are solicited to submit a statement of qualifications

and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. When

subcontracting, all potential firms and contractors must make positive efforts to use small and

minority owned business and women business enterprises. See 2. C. F. R. §200.321.

If you have any questions concerning the Request for Qualifications, please call (228) 497-8000.

City of Gautier

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION PACKET

The City of Gautier (“Owner”) will accept sealed statements of qualifications from qualified

firms for architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services in connection with the Shepard

State Park Ranger House (“Project”) until 11:00 a.m., April 3, 2026, at Gautier City Hall, 3330

Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553.

The project is funded by Community Project Funding (CPF), through the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as more thoroughly described herein.

The services required for this project are:

The selected firm shall complete services in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws,

regulations and procedures. The qualified firm shall provide A/E professional services, including

serving as the Owner’s professional representative for the Project, and providing professional

consultation and advice. Activities will include services for planning, design, permitting,

construction-related services, and coordination necessary for the selective demolition and

reconstruction of the former park ranger house at Shepard State Park, located at 1034 Graveline Road,

Gautier, Mississippi.

The project includes demolition of most of the existing structure while preserving select historic

elements, reconstruction of a multipurpose community facility, exterior improvements, site

work including drainage and parking, security upgrades, and installation of permanent,

interactive educational features highlighting the flora, fauna, and natural environment of

Shepard State Park.

Firms proposing to perform these services should submit a list of their qualifications,

experience, and capacity for performance. Firms must submit the name of the person within

the firm who will be the Owner’s contact and will be primarily responsible for rendering

services if the firm is selected.

Statements of Qualifications must include the following information:

1. Qualifications (Capabilities, Experience, and Past Performance): Each firm or individual

will be evaluated on its demonstrated capabilities and experience to provide services to

the Owner. Proposers are encouraged to elaborate on their qualifications and

performance data or staff pertinent to the proposed project.

2. Key Personnel: Each firm or individual will be evaluated on the experience and

education of the key personnel that will be assigned to the Owner’s project.

3. Ability to Accomplish Work: Each firm or individual will be evaluated on its ability to

provide services in a timely manner. Items to be considered include number of qualified

staff (emphasis on local staffing), supporting technical staff, availability of equipment

and facilities. Registration in the State of Mississippi is considered a requirement in the

ability to complete the work.

4. Local Experience: Each firm or individual will be evaluated on its familiarity with the

state and local regulations and procedures.

5. Federal Grant Project Experience: The experience of the firm or individual with federal

grant programs. The information submitted should, as a minimum, include: (1) type of

federal program, (2) the amount of federal funds; and (3) types of project activities

undertaken, pertinent to federally-assisted projects.

6. Efforts in Minority and Women’s Business: Minority and women’s business enterprises

are solicited to submit a statement of qualifications and are encouraged to make

inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. When subcontracting, all

potential firms and contractors must make positive efforts to use small and minority

owned business and women business enterprises. See 2. C. F. R. §200.321.

All statements of qualifications will be rated on the following system to determine the best

qualified proposer:

Maximum Points - Description

_____________

25 points – Qualifications (Capabilities, Experience, and Past Performance)

20 points - Key Personnel

15 points - Ability to Accomplish Work

15 points - Local Experience

20 points - Federal Grant Project Experience

5 points – Efforts in Minority and Women’s Business

Total – 100 points

The Selection Committee will open and review each statement and select a qualified firm or

individual with which to negotiate. Six (6) copies of the statement of qualifications should be

packaged, sealed, and properly labeled as follows:

NAME OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Shepard State Park Ranger House

and delivered or mailed to the address below no later than April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.:

City Hall

3330 Highway 90

Gautier, MS 39553

Firms submitting Statements of Qualifications are solely responsible for meeting submittal

deadlines. Statements of Qualifications received after the stated deadline will be deemed non-

responsive and will not be considered for any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation.

Statements may be held by the Owner for a period of not to exceed ninety (90) days from the

date of opening of statements for the purpose of reviewing the statements and investigating

qualifications of the applicants prior to awarding. A contract will be awarded to the qualified

firm whose statement of qualifications is determined to be most advantageous to the Owner.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in the statement(s) of

qualifications submitted, reject any and all statements of qualifications, or terminate the

solicitation with no contract awarded.

Warranties

By applying to this RFQ, firms/individuals submitting Statements of Qualifications warrant and

represent the following:

1. The firm/individual does not have any unpaid Federal tax liability for which all judicial

and administrative remedies have been exhausted.

2. The firm/individual has a valid UEI number and active registration with the General

Services Administration’s, government-wide System for Award Management Exclusions

(SAM exclusions). The SAM Exclusions can be found at

https//www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Statements of Qualifications are being requested in accordance with Item (b)(2) of 2 C. F. R.

§200.320 “Methods of procurement.”

The Owner is an equal opportunity employer.

Any contract awarded must comply with the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business

Enterprise contracting requirements outlined in “Attachment B” to this solicitation. MBE and/or

WBE individuals/firms are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

ATTACHMENT A: ADVERTISEMENT – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATONS

City of Gautier

ADVERTISEMENT - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Gautier (“Owner”) will accept sealed statements of qualifications from qualified

firms for architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services in connection with the Shepard

State Park Ranger House (“Project”) until 11:00 am, April 3, 2026, at Gautier City Hall, 3330

Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553 for:

Professional Services for the Shepard State Park Ranger House Reconstruction Project

The selected firm shall provide professional services related to the design, project

management, and oversight of selective demolition, reconstruction, site improvements,

and educational facility enhancements at the Shepard State Park Ranger (Gray) House.

Information packets will be located at 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553, Monday through

Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you can request an electronic copy by reaching out to Brenda

Greco at bgreco@gautier-ms.gov.

Firms/individuals should submit a list of their qualifications (capabilities, experience, and past

performance), key personnel, ability to accomplish work, local experience, efforts in minority

and women’s business, and federal grant project experience. Firms/Individuals must submit

the name of the primary contact person and the person within the firm (if applicable) who shall

be the Owner’s contact and party primarily responsible for rendering services, if selected.

Any contract awarded under this solicitation may be paid for in whole or in part with grant

funding from the Community Project Funding (CPF) through the U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive informalities in proposals,

and to select the proposal or proposals that, in the opinion of the City shall be the most qualified.

Minority and women’s business enterprises are solicited to submit a statement of qualifications

and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. When

subcontracting, all potential firms and contractors must make positive efforts to use small and

minority owned business and women business enterprises. See 2. C. F. R. §200.321.

If you have any questions concerning the Request for Qualifications, please call (228) 497-8000.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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