LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
NEGOTIATOR
The Crab Orchard-MacArthur Public Service District (COMAPSD), Raleigh County, West Virginia is in the process of obtaining proposals from right-of-way negotiators to complete the Harper Eccles Sewer Project. The selected right-of-way negotiator will work closely with COMAPSD, Raleigh County Commission, Region I Planning & Development Council, project attorney, and project engineer to obtain all necessary rights-of-way and parcels.
Right-of-Way Negotiator
Contractual Duties and Procedure
• The Project Engineer will determine the needed right-of-way and provide the Project Attorney with a list of rights-of-way with a project area map that identifies the needed rights-of-way.
• The Project Attorney will perform title examinations and produce all required right-of-way documents.
• The Right-of-Way Negotiator will receive the identified right-of-way documents and the project area map that determines the location of the right-of-way. The Negotiator will approach the landowner and procure the needed right-of-way. All executed right-of-way documents will be returned to the Project Attorney to record.
• Should a parcel of real property be required for the project, the same procedure will be followed with the parcel’s deed.
• Any negotiated price for the purchase of a right-of way or real property title must be approved by the project grantee/owner.
• The Right-of-Way Negotiator’s proposal must state the cost per procured right-of-way, or procured parcel, be it through face-to-face negotiation or through the U. S. Mail.
• Any and all right-of-entry will be the duty of the Project Attorney.
Procurement of the said services shall be in accordance with 2 CFR 200.320(b)(2). Contracts are to be awarded on familiarity with and expertise on this type of project, as well as on a fixed basis for services. All those interested in being considered for this must submit a proposal detailing qualifications and staffing capabilities, related prior work experience, fee schedule, and ability to complete work as needed on this project in a timely manner.
Contracts will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be the most advantageous to the project; price and other factors considered including familiarity and expertise with this type of project. The consultant’s eligibility to receive federal funds will be verified at http://www.sam.gov prior to contract award.
If interested in providing this service, please submit an original, three copies, and a digital submission of all requested information to the PSD, and one (1) copy and a digital submission to Region I Planning & Development Council no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 17, 2024.
Crab Orchard-MacArthur PSD
RFP – Harper Eccles Sewer
P.O. Box 278
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
Region I Planning & Development Council
RFP – COMAPSD Harper Eccles Sewer
241 Mercer Springs Road, Suite 21
Princeton, WV 24740
Digital Submission:
[email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the project, contact Jeff Johnson at [email protected].
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including but not limited to AML Economic and Community Development Pilot Program, the US EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and the WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.
All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by the funding agencies and the State of West Virginia appertaining thereto. The selected firm(s) will be required to comply with Executive Order 11246, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access of Records, Title VI and Section 109.
The PSD 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, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in the contract award.
The PSD reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. The PSD also reserves the right to negotiate the fee for services.
Kenny Meador, General Manager
Crab Orchard-MacArthur PSD
ID: 793052