Request for Qualifications for Broadband Engineering Services
The Wyoming County Economic Development Authority (EDA), West Virginia is in the process of selecting a consultant to provide design and construction management services for a Huff Creek Broadband Fiber Deployment Project utilizing ARC Power funding. The project engineering will determine the most beneficial, cost-effective deployment technology to maximize long-term service to the project area(s).
All materials, maps, reports and data generated through this project shall remain the property of the EDA. Data will also be provided to the State of West Virginia, West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council, in electronic and paper format.
The selected consultant shall be retained throughout all stages of the project, including design and construction. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit detailed qualifications, including technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, and related prior experience.
The Consultant selection process shall be in compliance with the WV Code 5G and 2 CFR 200.
Interested firms must submit one (1) original, three (3) copies, and one (1) digital format submission of all requested information to the EDA, and one (1) copy and one (1) digital submission to Region I PDC no later than close of business on May 5, 2023. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure the receipt of the proposal by the date and time specified.
Wyoming County Economic Development Authority Region I PDC
Mrs. Christy Laxton, Executive Director Jason Roberts, Executive Director
RFQ Engineer – Wyoming ARC Power RFQ Engineer – Wyoming ARC Power
506A River Road /P.O. Box 1828 1439 E. Main St., Suite 5
Pineville, WV 24874 Princeton, WV 24740
Digital Submission: [email protected]
Please email any questions to Jason Roberts at [email protected].
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project funding includes, but is not limited to, ARC Power, local, and/or ISP-provided funds.
The project will be implemented by a local project management team. Additional resources may be obtained through the West Virginia Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council. The team will provide oversight and direction to the consulting entity selected. All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by the previously referenced funding source(s) and the State of West Virginia appertaining hereto.
The EDA 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 EDA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all qualifications.
Christy Laxton, Executive Director
Wyoming County Economic Development Authority