Economic Development

From the issue date of this RFQ until a determination is made regarding the qualification of ESPs, all contacts with Division personnel concerning this RFQ, must be made through the Issuing Officer. Any violation of this condition is cause for the Division to reject an ESP's appl…

Submittal instructions will be listed in RFQ upon release. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 3-5.27 Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14 (Supp. 2017). Adopted 4/15/2018

Questions and requests for clarification may be submitted on or before the date specified in Part 1-18 below to the Issuing Officer via email with the subject line "Energy Efficient Contracts RFQ Questions". Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 3-5.28 Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14 (Supp. 2017). Ad…

The following is an example of the schedule of events during the RFQ process. Date and Times will be included in the original RFQ release. A. RFQ available to ESPs B. Deadline for written questions C. Responses to written questions will be provided to all ESPs requesting this RFQ…

The primary intent of this selection process is: A. To increase the number of successful energy savings projects state-wide B. To provide Mississippi's public entities the opportunity to procure services from qualified firms in a timely and cost-effective way C. To ensure minimum…

ALL ESP applicants will be required to respond to all requirements listed in the RFQ. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 3-5.30 Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14 (Supp. 2017). Adopted 4/15/2018

Each ESP shall submit 10 copies of the following information with responses to each item numbered accordingly. Each ESP is required to fully answer all questions and provide all requested information in each category listed below. Font size should be no smaller than 10 point. All…

Include in a cover letter the name or names of the individuals who will be the principal contact(s) during this RFQ procurement process and contact information for those individuals, including email addresses. Each ESP shall state in its cover letter its intention to be pre-quali…

All questions must be addressed by the ESP in order for this application form to be properly completed. Failure to answer any question, or comply with any directive contained in this form may be used by the Division as grounds to find the ESP ineligible. If a question or directiv…

In order to be eligible for further evaluation, the ESP shall issue the following certified sworn statement by an individual possessing the authority to bind the ESP asserting that the ESP meets the minimum qualifications required to be prequalified for these services. The signed…

A. Provide End of Year Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Income Statements for the past three (3) years (or life of firm if less than three (3) years or Schedule C's). If the business has been in operation for less than one year, provide a current balance sheet, a projected profit …

A. Submit a copy of your firm's audited financial statements for the past three fiscal years which includes your company's most recent balance sheet, income statements and statement of cash flows. The financial statements should be audited by an independent party to ensure that r…

A. Complete and submit the ESP's PERSONNEL INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM for the primary project team members (no more than ten 10) individuals) who will likely be working on Mississippi public entities' projects. B. Complete and submit the ESP's CAPABILITY AND EX…

A. Complete and submit the PROJECT HISTORY and CLIENT REFERENCES FORM for five (5) ESCs, GESPCs, or SSCs. Each of the five (5) projects must have been installed and operating for at least one year. Each project must have been managed by the specific branch, division, office, or a…

A. Provide a sample Savings Measurement and Verification Plan from a completed GESP or SSC by the ESP including an estimate of the total number of measurement points currently being monitored by ESP for that project. B. Provide a sample Investment Grade Energy Audit conducted by …

ESPs that desire to be qualified must comply with all terms and conditions of this RFQ. ESPs that are qualified by the State of Mississippi and awarded an ESC, GESPC or SSC pursuant to subsequently issued Requests For Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) by Miss…

Responses that receive 75% or more of the total points available will be designated as "Qualified" by the Division for the entire or remaining portion of the 2-year "Qualification Period. Criteria for the evaluation are listed below: A. Financial Stability of the ESP (25 points) …

For all submitting ESPs. A. Submit ten (10) complete sets of responses. B. Cover letter with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].1LTR. C. Description of ESP with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].2DESC. D. ESP's Certification of Meeting Minimum…

A. Energy, Water & Operational Savings Data forms for any GESP or SSCs submitted in response to Project History and Client Reference form with descriptive filename beginning [ESP Name or acronym].9DATA. B. Sample Savings Measurement and Verification Plan for a GESPC or SSC with d…

Pursuant to MS Code 31-7-14, each public entity shall notify the Division in writing in advance of its intention to issue a Request for Proposals or a Request for Qualifications for an energy services contract, guaranteed energy savings performance contract, or shared savings con…

A. All ESP submittals to the RFQ shall become the property of MDA and will not be returned. B. No specific work is associated with this RFQ; participation by ESPs in this program is voluntary. C. The actual extent of services required under any contract as a result of this solici…

A. MDA reserves the right to reject any or all submittals on the basis of being unresponsive to these guidelines or for failure to disclose requested information. B. MDA shall not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation of submittals. Notes 6 Miss. Code…

Questions and requests for clarification on this RFQ must be submitted in writing following the instructions posted in the Notice. No verbal inquiries will be addressed. Communication with the Selection Committee, the Energy and Natural Resources Division, or others associated wi…

MDA Procurement Officer. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 3-5.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 31-7-14 (Supp. 2017). Adopted 4/15/2018

The Mississippi Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC), administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), is designed for making grants to small municipalities and limited population counties or natural gas districts ("Local Sponsors") to f…

A. A Grant Agreement will be executed between the Local Sponsor and MDA. A grant agreement must be signed before request for cash can be processed. B. All funds will flow through the Local Sponsor. C. MDA will release SMLPC Program funds on a reimbursement basis, for approved eli…

MDA will release SMLPC program funds for services rendered or on a reimbursement basis for approved eligible costs of the project as incurred. The Local Sponsor shall certify to MDA during construction that the expenses were incurred and were in accordance with the plans and appl…

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Community Services Division (CSD) encourages maximum opportunity for increased participation by local Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) in the procurement of goods and services. The Mississippi Development Authori…

Funds provided under the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Grant Program are subject to audit by the State Department of Audit. Additionally, MDA will also monitor all projects to ensure compliance with the original application submitted. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-1.13 M…

These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, in its discretion, may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the Act and is not prohibited by State law. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. …

A. Mississippi Development Authority The Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Community Services Division Attn: Patricia Turner Post Office Box 849 Jackson, Mississippi 39205 Telephone: (601) 359-9316/Fax: (601)359-3108 Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-1.15 Adopted …

The mission of the Mississippi Development Authority is "To foster a strong state economy and vibrant communities through innovation, use of talent and resources to improve our citizens' lives." A. The selection process will provide priority consideration to those applications th…

A small municipality or a limited population county must submit an application to MDA. An eligible municipality, county and gas district is defined as follows: A. Small Municipality: a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less, according to the most recent federal decennia…

Eligible projects financed with Mississippi Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program funds must be publicly owned. All contracts and purchases must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a municipality or county. Eligible projects include, b…

SMLPC funds may not be used for working capital, for general expenditures, which would normally be covered under a local sponsor's general operation budget, or for project related soft costs such as administrative, engineering, architectural, inspection, legal, etc. . . expenses.…

The SMLPC Program is a competitive program. As such, all funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original project description as stated in the grant application. Additionally, if grant recipients complete their project for less than the grant amount a…

All requested changes and variances from the original application should be made in writing and will be reviewed by MDA on a case-by-case basis. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-18 (Rev. 2008) Amended 3/12/2016

To apply for the Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program, a completed application that is submitted by a Local Sponsor must include: A. Purpose of the proposed grant including a list of eligible items and the cost of each and explain how the proposed project r…

A. The program intent is to stimulate growth and economic development in small communities in the State. Each application will be evaluated on its own merit to meet the intent of the program. B. The project must be related to MDA eligible priorities. C. The maximum grant amount, …

The Community Self-Help program is an effort to help communities address needs such as water, wastewater, downtown improvements, recreation (swimming pools and general maintenance are not eligible) and other CDBG eligible activities. The Community Self-Help program is a resource …

A total of up to $400,000 has been set aside for the Community Self-Help program. The maximum grant size is $100,000. The maximum amount of Administrative funds for the Self-Help Category shall be $5,000 including Application Preparation. Application Preparation fee will be limit…

Assessment forms will be accepted beginning August 2, 2011. The Community, Local Government, and Financial Information Assessment forms must be completed and sent to MDA. After staff review, MDA will make a decision whether or not to invite an application. Only invited applicatio…

Applicants must have no open Public Facilities, Emergency/Urgent Needs, Planning or Self-Help grants and have no unresolved audit or monitoring findings. In addition, if a community has ANY CSD concerns that have not been resolved, then CSD may not review the applications and the…

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of feasibility, readiness, capacity and how the project fits into the overall improvement efforts of the community. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-10.5 24 CFR 570.480-497

The purpose of the CDBG Economic Development Public Improvements category is to assist units of local government in the funding of eligible infrastructure improvements in the support of better paying private sector jobs; Projects having retained jobs and those creating public sec…

The State will set aside $12,600,000 to provide funding for eligible CDBG economic development activities. A maximum grant size of $650,000 and a minimum of $100,000 will apply to all applicants. Projects associated with creating 250 or more jobs may be eligible to receive a maxi…

CSD will accept proposals throughout the year. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-11.3 24 CFR 570.480-497