Legal Notices

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A CARBON AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM. The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority “Authority”, a public corporation in the state of West Virginia, is requesting qualifications from consulting firms who can help partner with the Authority to develop a comprehensive land and resource management plan that will provide recommendations on the most efficient way to maximize the available resources on Authority owned property. The Authority wishes to contract with a firm or team of firms that can analyze all aspects of the property holistically and make determinations on how each resource can be used most effectively to achieve short and long-term revenue goals. The Authority needs a firm who can do this while preserving the essence of the property and their goals of building, maintaining, and policing recreational trails. Proposals should be made by firms with extensive knowledge around timber management, carbon sequestration, water quality management, renewable energy, habitat improvement and land conservation. Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities and related prior experience. The object of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service. Accordingly technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents will be interviewed, and the firm judged most qualified will be selected. Please submit all requested information via US mail to: Carbon and Environmental Management Consulting Proposal, Attn: Shannon Orso, Finance and Human Resource Director, Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, P.O. Box 146, Man, WV 25635. Private carrier address: Carbon and Environmental Management Consulting Proposal, Attn: Shannon Orso, Finance and Human Resource Director, Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, 180 Appalachian Outpost Trail, Man, WV 25635. Proposals will be accepted until 4 PM on Friday, January 20, 2023. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project is to be undertaken through funding sources including but not limited to State, Federal and Local funds. The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in the contract award. The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any and r all proposals. LC-142778 12-27;2022 01 3;2023