REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Lula 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 Lula; 118 Second Street, Lula, MS 38644, no later than 12:00PM on Wednesday, December 17,
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 Lula and approve all payment requests.
The Town of Lula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Lula encourages Minority-owned
Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
The Town of Lula 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 Lula 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 Lula 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 Lula Board of Aldermen will meet to evaluate each proposal. The Town of Lula 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 Lula
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 Lula 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 Lula, 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 Lula has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
Publication Dates: November 27, 2025, and December 4, 2025