Engineering services for work related to the implementation of an approved FY 2025 DRA project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Jonestown requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering
services for work related to the implementation of an approved FY 2025 DRA project. You are invited
to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Town Clerk, Town of
Jonestown; 267 Main Street, P O Box 110 Jonestown, Mississippi 38639, no later than 12:00PM on
Monday, July 6, 2026.
The Engineer will be responsible for 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 Jonestown and approve all payment requests.
The Town of Jonestown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Jonestown encourages
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to
submit proposals.
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 DRA 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 Jonestown Board of Aldermen will meet to evaluate each proposal. The Town of
Jonestown 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 Jonestown 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 Jonestown 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 Jonestown,
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 Jonestown has the authority to terminate the
selection at any time.
Publication Dates: June 11, 2026 and June 18, 2026