Yazoo County, Mississippi is seeking qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide full‑service engineering support for FY 2027 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for all phases of engineering work from design through construction close‑out, including preparation of plans and specifications, bid package development, assistance with bid opening, contract execution support, pre‑construction conferences, construction inspection, periodic reporting, and final payment approvals. Proposals are evaluated on qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance, with an emphasis on minority‑ and women‑owned business participation. The contract will be negotiated as a fixed‑price agreement for each awarded project.
• Scope includes design, specification writing, bid document preparation, and construction inspection.
• Required deliverables: plans, specs, bid tabulation, construction‑contract assistance, inspection reports, payment approvals.
• Evaluation criteria: 40 % qualifications, 40 % experience, 20 % capacity.
• Submission deadline: 3:00 PM local time, October 6 2026; proposals must be sealed and labeled “Proposal for DRA Engineering Services.”
• Preference for MBEs/WBEs; contract will be a fixed‑price, negotiated award per individual DRA project.