Engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026/2027 DRA Projects

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Crosby requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide
engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2026/2027
DRA Projects. You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to
the Town of Crosby; P.O. Box 338, Crosby, MS 39633 or to their physical address at 326
N Highway 33, Crosby, MS 39633; no later than 12:00 p.m. local time on July 3, 2026.
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimate 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 for the project, 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 and approve all payment requests.
The Town of Crosby is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages Minority-
owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to
submit proposals. The Town 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 and its
contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job
training and employment to lower income residents of the Town of Crosby. Section 3
also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to
Section 3 eligible business concerns.
All 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 the 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 will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection
committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed (30) days for the purpose of
reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms

and assigned individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals.
The Town will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has
the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and
determined to be the most advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered.
The contract will include 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 has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
Publish: June 18, 2026
June 25, 2026