REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF CLARK, MISSOURI
401 MAIN STREET, CLARK, MO 63243334
RFQ 2026.1.7
The City of Clark, Randolph County, Missouri is seeking engineering services for infrastructure
improvements throughout the city.
The City of Clark will apply for funding assistance from Economic Development Administration
(EDA) and/or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for engineering services to include
preliminary engineering report, preliminary engineering design, project design and construction of
infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
PART ONE: SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Clark, Randolph County, Missouri is soliciting qualification proposals for engineering
services to assist with services required for project compliance with Federal and State
requirements. The selected firm will complete a preliminary engineering report and if funding is
secured the selected firm may be contracted with for the design and construction of infrastructure
improvements throughout the City of Clark. The firm will be selected within one month of RFQ
submittal. Preliminary engineering report is expected to begin immediately upon notification of
selection. Design is expected to begin when funding is secured.
The proposed improvements project scope of work will include upgrades to the
existing wastewater system and upgrades to existing streets/roads within the City
of Clark.
PART TWO: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS
The following information should be included under the title “Request for Qualification
Statements for Engineering Services for the City of Clark Wastewater and Street/Road
Improvements”.
1. Name of Firm.
2. Firm address.
3. Firm telephone number.
4. Firm federal tax identification number.
5. Name, title, address, telephone number, fax number and email address of contact
person authorized to contractually obligate the Firm.
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Contents of Qualification Submittal
Firm should letter and number responses exactly as the contents are presented herein. Interested
firms are invited to submit qualifications that contain the following information:
1. Introduction.
2. Background and Experience.
3. Specialized Knowledge.
4. Personal/Professional Qualifications.
1. Introduction
The RFQ response should include:
a. A brief statement of the Firm’s understanding of the scope of the work to be
performed;
b. A certification the Firm meets the appropriate state licensing requirements to
practice in the State of Missouri;
c. A certification the Firm has not had a record of substandard work within the last
five years;
d. A certification the Firm has not engaged in any unethical practices within the last
five years;
e. A certification, if awarded the contract, the Firm acknowledges its complete
responsibility for the entire contract, including payment of any and all charges
resulting from the contract;
f. Any other information the Firm feels it is appropriate;
g. The signature of an individual who is authorized to provide information of this
nature in the name of the Firm submitting the qualifications.
h. Evidence of e-verify enrollment.
2. Background and Experience
Firms should:
a. Describe Firm by providing full legal name, date of establishment, type of entity
and business expertise, short history, current ownership structure, and any recent or
materially significant proposed change in ownership.
b. Describe any prior engagements in which Firm assisted a governmental entity in
dealing with wastewater and street/road upgrades and any other projects relating to
federal projects. Firm should include all examples of work on similar projects as
described in Part One.
c. Time is of the essence. Provide an estimated schedule for completion. Describe
the firm’s workload and current capacity to accomplish the work by the proposed
deadlines.
d. Describe any issue of which would be uniquely relevant in evaluating the
experience of Firm’s to handle the proposed project(s).
e. Describe Firm’s presence in Missouri and knowledge of the project area.
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f. Provide current information on professional errors and omissions coverage carried
by Firm, including amount of coverage.
g. The City of Clark, Randolph County, Missouri reserves the right to request any
additional information to assure itself of a Firm’s financial status.
3. Specialized Knowledge
Firm’s should:
a. Describe their knowledge and experience in the particular types of projects
described in Part One by providing examples and references.
4. Personnel/Professional Qualification
Firm should:
a. Identify staff members who would be assigned to act for Firm (including
subcontractors) in key management and field positions providing the services
described in Part One: Scope of Services, and the functions to be performed by
each.
b. Estimate the number of persons to be assigned to this project, indicating the number
of working in Missouri and the number working elsewhere.
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Rating Points
Firms will be evaluated on the basis of the written material submitted and according to the
following factors:
1. Specialized experience of the firm with wastewater and road/street 40%
projects.
2. References from other clients attesting to firms.
15%
3. Estimated schedule for completion.
10%
4. Firms proximity to and familiarity with the area.
10%
5. Current capacity and capability to accomplish the work in the proposed 10%
time.
6. Experience of the firm with Federal and State construction projects. 10%
7. E-verify compliance documented
5%
Total
100%
Attachments A includes a map of the proposed project area.
Oral interviews may be conducted with the top 3 firms. As a result of the interviews, the
City of Clark, Missouri will determine which firm will be selected to enter into contract
negotiations. Unsuccessful firms will be notified as soon as possible.
Questions should be addressed to Cindy Hultz, Mark Twain Regional Council of
Governments, at 573-565-2203 or Mayor Lacey McKenzie, City of Clark at 573-982-9774.
Responses to the RFQ should be mailed to Mayor Lacey McKenzie, at City of Clark, PO
Box 118, 401 Main Street, Clark, MO 65243. The complete submittal, consisting of 1
original, 6 physical copies and 1 thumb drive must be in a sealed package clearly marked
RFP 2025.1.7.
Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026.
Submittals received after this deadline will not be considered
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.