LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS This is a Request for Qualifications for qualified firms or individuals to provide Engineering Services for an application for funding assistance through the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan Fund for specified Green T Road Sewer Improvements. If the funded application is successful, the project will proceed to the production of construction plans & specifications, and bidding and construction phase services for the project.  The Owner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Owner encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. Qualified firms are invited to submit a state of qualifications, in accordance with this request, to the City of Hernando, Office of the City Clerk, 475 Commerce Street, Hernando, MS 38632 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on September 8, 2023.  In addition, Electronic RFQ’s can also be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
The Qualifications will be opened and reviewed by a selection committee.  The contract will be awarded to the responsible offerors whose proposal is within the competitive range based on evaluation and determined to be the most advantageous to the City. The factors to be considered in evaluation of proposals and their relative importance are as follows:  1. Qualifications - List of qualifications of each staff person to be assigned to project. 2. Experience -   Information regarding the experience of the firm. This should include similar types of projects undertaken. 3.
Capacity for Performance - Identify the title of staff available to be assigned to provide services. All proposals will be rated on the following system to determine the best offeror: Description and maximum points: Qualifications - 40; Experience - 40; Capacity - 20; Total 100 points. Proposals will be reviewed by the selection committee using the above selection criteria.  Individuals or firms desiring consideration should submit 1 original and 7 copies of the qualifications by the time and date listed above.  After review of all submittals, the contract will be negotiated with the most qualified firm based on the defined scope of work.  The City of Hernando reserves the right to reject and an all proposals. 
Pam Pyle, City Clerk
 
PUBLISH: 08/10/2023 & 08/17/2023