Request for Proposals for CDBG Engineering Services

The City of Durant, Mississippi, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project(s). The scope of work includes preparing preliminary engineering reports and cost estimates, plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting in bid opening and construction contract execution, and performing construction inspection. The City encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance. Key aspects of the job include: • Preparing preliminary engineering reports and cost estimates • Preparing plans and specifications • Distributing bid documents • Assisting in bid opening and construction contract execution • Performing construction inspection The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, and the contract will be awarded to the qualified firm or individual whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points and is determined to be the most advantageous to the City.