This is a Request for Qualifications to provide Environmental Phase, Application/Workplan Preparation, Design/Biding Phase, and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services for the City of Natchez, Mississippi, for their FY24 Community Grant Program, with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) Clean Water State Revolving Fund for drainage improvements in south Natchez, including Rollingwood Drive and Glenwood Drive. This funding will be used, in part, to complete the Environmental Information Document (EID) for submission to the EPA in completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)review; assist in preparing the application and workplan for review/approval; prepare plans and contract documents, bidding phase/award and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I).

Additional Notes/Requirements

The selected engineer or engineering firm will be responsible for completing the required Environmental Information Document (EID) to allow the City to receive Environmental Clearance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to proceed to the next phase of this project, and 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) Completing the Environmental Information Document, 2) assist city with application and workplan development to submit to EPA for review and approval award, 3) develop plans and contract documents, 4) creation of and assist with distribution of bid documents, 5) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 6) hold pre-construction conference, 7) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the City of Natchez, approve all payment requests, and 8) assist with project closeout, as necessary.