Engineering services related to the preparation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project

LEGAL NOTICE
YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Yazoo County requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services related to
the preparation of FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project application(s) and, if
awarded, implementation of the approved project(s). Proposals must be received by the Office of the County
Administrator, Yazoo County, P.O. Box 1106, Yazoo City, MS 39194, no later than 3:00 PM local time on
October 6, 2026.
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates and other necessary engineering
information for application preparation and, if awarded, providing 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 a pre-
construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection, including periodic reports to the County, and
approve all payment requests.
Yazoo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County encourages Minority-owned Business
Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 business concerns to submit
proposals. This procurement is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as
amended (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. To the greatest extent
feasible, employment and training opportunities arising in connection with the project will be directed to
Section 3 workers, and contracting opportunities will be directed to Section 3 business concerns.
All 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 the project;
Experience - Information regarding the firm's experience and projects previously undertaken, including the
type and amount of grants awarded, project activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The County will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold
proposals for a period 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 County reserves the right to reject
any and/or all proposals.
Subject to CDBG award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the County will rank proposals
based on the published evaluation factors and will enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked qualified
individual or firm. The County will negotiate a fair and reasonable fixed-price contract. If a satisfactory
agreement cannot be reached, the County may terminate negotiations with that firm and proceed to the next
highest-ranked qualified firm. The contract will include the scope and extent of work and other essential
requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project. The County has the authority to
terminate the selection process at any time.
Publish: September 16 & 23, 2026
Proposals Due: October 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time