Project Information

Bid Title

Jackson Fire Stations Design Services RFP

Issuing Agency

State Government of Mississippi

Location

Mississippi

Published Date

Jun 9, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

7-20260513124548 Jackson

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Smart Number	7-20260513124548 Jackson	Advertised Date	06/09/2026 5:00 PM
RFx #	3170035917	Submission Date	06/16/2026 3:30 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION - SERVICES
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	Pre-Bid Conference: Date & Time: 6/4/2026 10:00 AM Description: A pre-submittal and station walkthrough will take place at the Central Fire Station, located at 555 S West St. Jackson, MS 39201. -----------------------------------------------------------

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PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
90610	Serv ArchitectAutoma

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VENDOR NAME

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services

for the

Rehabilitation of Fire Stations 1, 5, 10, 19, and 26

City of Jackson, Mississippi

RFQ# 90610-061626

Department of Planning and Development

In coordination with the Jackson Fire Department

Publication Dates: May 14, 2026, and May 21, 2026

Responses Due: June 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM

RFQ- Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services

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Contents

1 ……………………………….. Notice of Request for Qualifications

2 ……………………………….. Request for Qualifications

Attachment A ……………………………….. Station-Specific Anticipated Improvements

Attachment B ……………………………….. Forms and Certifications

Attachment C ……………………………….. Professional Services Agreement Terms

Attachment D ……………………………….. Federal Grant and CDBG Compliance Supplement

Attachment E ……………………………….. Future Construction Bid Package Requirements

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1. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services

for the

Rehabilitation of Fire Stations 1, 5, 10, 19, and 26

City of Jackson, Mississippi

RFQ# 90610-061626

Notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi, will receive sealed statements of qualifications from qualified

architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design services for the rehabilitation of Fire Stations 1, 5, 10,

19, and 26.

Documents are available for viewing and obtaining at www.jacksonmsbids.com. Interested and qualified respondents may

submit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Packages, according to the requirements described herein, by hand delivery to

City Clerk's Office of Jackson, 219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Packages may also be mailed to the City

Clerk's Office, at P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. Electronic submissions may be submitted at www.jacksonmsbids.com

All RFQ Packages are due by or before 3:30 PM p.m. (CT) on June 16, 2026.

The requested services include existing-conditions assessment, programming, cost estimating, schematic design, design

development, construction documents, permitting support, bidding assistance, construction administration, and project

closeout support. The City intends to use a Design-Bid-Build delivery method. This solicitation is for professional design

services only and does not award construction work.

Submissions shall be clearly marked: " RFQ - PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE STATIONS 1, 5, 10, 19,

AND 26."

No fee proposal shall be submitted with the submission. Compensation will be negotiated only after the City ranks the

most qualified firm or firms.

Minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, Section 3, small, and local firms are encouraged to participate, either as

prime consultants or subconsultants, consistent with applicable law and City requirements.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive informalities or irregularities, request clarifications,

negotiate with the highest ranked firm, and cancel or reissue this solicitation if determined to be in the City's best interest

and consistent with applicable law.

CITY OF JACKSON

___________________________________

Monica Oliver, Purchasing Manager

Publish Dates:

May 14, 2026, and May 21, 2026

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2. Request for Qualifications

2.1 Introduction

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, through the Department of Planning and Development and in coordination with the

Jackson Fire Department, requests statements of qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to

provide professional design services for the rehabilitation and modernization of Fire Stations 1, 5, 10, 19, and 26.

The City intends to select one qualified design professional or design team to provide complete design and construction

phase professional services. The selected firm will not perform construction work under this contract. After design

documents are completed and approved, the City anticipates issuing a separate public construction solicitation.

General questions regarding this request should be directed to Monica Oliver, Purchasing Manager, at City of Jackson.

Phone: (601) 960-1035. For questions regarding obtaining bid documents or regarding the bid site, prospective bidders

may contact PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195. Email: bids@phbidding.com

2.2 Project Purpose

The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate and modernize existing fire stations to improve working conditions, building

functionality, employee health, public safety, accessibility, indoor air quality, hygiene, durability, and operational efficiency.

Improvements may include plumbing upgrades, bathroom rehabilitation, dormitory privacy and finishes, kitchen

improvements, ventilation, flooring, ceiling repairs, painting, exercise area flooring, technology accommodations, and

related code and life-safety improvements.

2.3 Delivery Method

This project is being procured using a Design-Bid-Build approach:

a) Select the design professional through this RFQ.

b) Complete assessment, design, cost estimates, construction documents, permitting coordination, and bid

documents.

c) Publicly solicit construction bids from qualified contractors using the completed documents.

d) Award and administer a separate construction contract.

This RFQ shall not be interpreted as a design-build procurement, construction manager at risk procurement, construction

contract, or authorization to perform construction.

2.4 Funding and Compliance

Funding is anticipated to include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), subject to final confirmation by the City.

The selected design professional shall coordinate with the City, the City's grant administrator, and the City Attorney to

support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

a) 2 CFR Part 200 procurement and contract requirements, as applicable.

b) HUD/CDBG grant requirements and source documentation requirements, as applicable.

c) Civil rights, equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and accessibility requirements.

d) Section 3 requirements, if applicable to the project or construction phase.

e) Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and

HUD-4010 clauses for the future construction bid package, if applicable.

f) Environmental review and limitation-on-activities requirements before construction commitment, if applicable.

g) City of Jackson purchasing, vendor registration, Equal Business Opportunity, and contract approval requirements.

h) Mississippi public procurement, professional licensing, public works, and construction bidding requirements.

The design professional shall not make eligibility determinations reserved to the City, HUD, the State, the grant

administrator, or legal counsel, but shall provide technical information, documents, and design coordination needed to

support those determinations.

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2.5 Project Sites

Station

1

5

10

19

26

Facility

Fire Station 1

Fire Station 5

Fire Station 10

Fire Station 19

Fire Station 26

Scope Status

Existing active fire station; scope to be verified during assessment.

Existing active fire station; scope to be verified during assessment.

Existing active fire station; scope to be verified during assessment.

Existing active fire station; scope to be verified during assessment.

Existing active fire station; scope to be verified during assessment.

The City will provide addresses, available drawings, photographs, facility data, prior assessments, and other records if

available. Selected design professional shall field-verify conditions reasonably necessary for design. Existing record

drawings are limited and may consist primarily of scanned archival documents

2.6 Anticipated Construction Budget

The City intends to complete the project within available funding and grant constraints. Proposers shall demonstrate

experience designing public-sector rehabilitation projects with strong cost-control measures, phased implementation

strategies, additive and deductive alternates, and scope prioritization methods.

The selected design professional shall provide ongoing opinions of probable construction cost throughout the design

process and shall promptly notify the City if the proposed scope appears likely to exceed available funding.

The City reserves the right to prioritize, phase, reduce, defer, or modify portions of the work based on existing conditions,

code requirements, operational needs, grant eligibility, bid pricing, and available funds.

The design professional shall assist the City in developing a bid strategy that maximizes competitive pricing and allows

flexible award options through alternates, unit prices, and phased construction sequencing.

2.7 Scope of Professional Services

The selected firm shall provide all professional services necessary to assess, design, document, bid, and administer the

rehabilitation work, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection,

technology/communications, cost estimating, and related specialty services as required by the final scope.

Phase 1 - Project Initiation and Existing Conditions Assessment

a) Conduct kickoff meeting with City, Jackson Fire Department, Purchasing, grant administrator, and other

stakeholders.

b) Review available record drawings, maintenance records, prior reports, photographs, and grant documents.

c) Visit all five stations and document existing architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing,

ventilation, accessibility, life-safety, and finish conditions relevant to the project.

d) Interview Fire Department personnel regarding operational needs, staff concerns, station schedules, access

constraints, and priorities.

e) Identify apparent code, accessibility, life-safety, infection control, ventilation, moisture, and durability issues

requiring further evaluation.

f) Identify known or suspected hazardous materials, including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint,

mold, or other regulated materials. Recommend testing or environmental consulting if needed.

g) Prepare a photo log and existing-conditions report for each station.

h) Develop a preliminary project priority matrix identifying required, recommended, and optional improvements.

Phase 2 - Programming, Concept Design, and Budget Confirmation

a) Confirm the final design program for each station with the City and Jackson Fire Department.

b) Prepare concept-level layouts, narratives, and scope descriptions for each station.

c) Develop preliminary opinions of probable construction cost by station and by major work category.

d) Identify constructability issues, long-lead items, phasing constraints, temporary facilities needs, and possible

bid alternates.

e) Review scope/budget reconciliation with the City and obtain written direction before proceeding to detailed

design.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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