Specifications include, but are not limited to: Qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to an application for an infrastructure improvements project with potential funding from: HUD - Community Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission Grant and/or other federal funding agencies. The Engineer will be responsible for performing all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate and preliminary engineering report; and if grant is awarded 2) prepare plans and specifications, 3) distribute bid documents, 4) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 5) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 6) hold preconstruction conference, and 7) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to Pontotoc County and approve all payment requests.