Engineering services for work related to the implementation of an approved FY 2026 DRA project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Charleston requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering
services for work related to the implementation of an approved FY 2026 DRA project. You are invited
to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the City Clerk, City of
Charleston; 135 Court Square, P O Box 420, Charleston, MS 38921, no later than 4:00PM on Tuesday
July 7, 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 City of Charleston and approve all payment requests.
The City of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Charleston 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 City of Charleston Board of Aldermen will meet to evaluate each proposal. The City of Charleston
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 City of Charleston reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. Subject to CDBG award(s)
and the removal of all environmental conditions, the City of Charleston 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 City of Charleston, 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 City of Charleston has the authority to terminate the selection at any
time.
Publication Dates: June 18, 2026 and June 25, 2026