Grant Parish Police Jury Engineering Services RFQ 2026 - Natural Gas Infrastructure Safety and Modernization
- Due
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sissy Pace
- (318) 627-3151
The 30-second brief
The Grant Parish Police Jury is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering and related services for its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project. The project is funded through the U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and involves replacing existing steel or PVC gas mains with polyethylene mains, as well as sewer line work. Scope of services includes preliminary analysis, preliminary and final engineering design, construction observation, and project implementation in compliance with PHMSA requirements. The contract will be a lump sum, fixed price agreement. Evaluation criteria include firm experience with similar construction, experience with federally funded projects, current capacity, and client references for quality and schedule compliance. Responses must be hand-delivered or mailed to Sissy Pace, Clerk, by 2:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026.
Experience with particular type of construction (30 pts), Experience with other federally funded projects (30 pts), Current capacity (30 pts), Reference for quality of work (5 pts), Reference for compliance with performance schedules (5 pts)
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Summary
The Grant Parish Police Jury is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering and related services for its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project.
The project is funded through the U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and involves replacing existing steel or PVC gas mains with polyethylene mains, as well as sewer line work. Scope of services includes preliminary analysis, preliminary and final engineering design, construction observation, and project implementation in compliance with PHMSA requirements. The contract will be a lump sum, fixed price agreement. Evaluation criteria include firm experience with similar construction, experience with federally funded projects, current capacity, and client references for quality and schedule compliance. Responses must be hand-delivered or mailed to Sissy Pace, Clerk, by 2:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417
- Scope location
- Colfax, LA
- Reported agency
- Grant Parish Police Jury
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Grant Parish?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 15, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417. For questions, contact Sissy Pace.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Grant Parish in LA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sissy Pace at (318) 627-3151. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience with particular type of construction (30 pts), Experience with other federally funded projects (30 pts), Current capacity (30 pts), Reference for quality of work (5 pts), Reference for comp..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Grant Parish?
All active and historical solicitations from Grant Parish are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Grant Parish regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Grant Parish for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Colfax, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.