City of Tupelo Request for Qualifications and Proposal for Phase VIII of the Major Thoroughfare Program

The City of Tupelo is seeking statements of qualifications and proposals from interested engineering firms to provide full engineering services for Phase VIII of the Major Thoroughfare Program. The program consists of eleven segments of major streets to be widened and improved in Tupelo, Mississippi. The work covered by this request includes preparation of engineering reports, environmental surveys, preparation of environmental impact statements, roadway design, surveying, plans, specifications, testing, and inspection of the individual segments. Firms interested in providing these services must submit information about their experience, ability, and manpower. The City of Tupelo reserves the right to reject all statements of qualifications and proposals. • The firm must have experience in planning, scheduling, designing, and providing construction oversight of major collector and thoroughfare roads under full traffic conditions. • The firm must have experience working with Federal and State agencies. • The firm must have the ability and manpower to establish schedules and meet deadlines. • The firm must provide a cost-efficient design. • The firm must have surveying capability and availability on short notice. • The firm must provide professional fees expressed as a percentage of the actual construction cost of the project.