Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035425
Engineering Services for Port Rail Spur Project – City of Aberdeen, MS
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
April 06, 2026
Identifier
3170035425
NAICS
541330, 237310, 237990
The City of Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking qualified engineering firms or individuals to provide comprehensive services for a port rail spur project, which may be funded by a US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) grant or other federal/state sources. - Government Buyer: - City of Aberdeen, Mississippi (Office of the Mayor) - Scope of Services: - Preparation of a preliminary cost estimate and engineering report for grant application - If funded, development of plans and specifications for the rail spur - Distribution of bid documents and assistance with bid opening and tabulation - Support for construction contract execution and preconstruction conferences - Construction inspection, periodic reporting, and payment approval - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Encouragement of participation from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs/WBEs) and Section 3 eligible businesses - Proposals evaluated on qualifications, experience, capacity, approach, success, and past performance - Fixed price contract, contingent on grant award and environmental clearance
Description
The City of Aberdeen, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for a port rail spur project. The project may be funded by the US Department of Transportation MARAD grant or other federal and state funding sources. The scope includes preparing preliminary cost estimates and engineering reports, and if funded, developing plans, specifications, bid documents, construction contract assistance, preconstruction conferences, and construction inspection. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026, and will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, capacity, approach, success, and past performance.