REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL AND REVIEW APPRAISAL SERVICES, RIGHT-OF-WAY NEGOTIATOR, ACCOUNTANT SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES AND BOND COUNSEL SERVICES The Eastern Wyoming Public Service District, Wyoming County, West Virginia is in the process of obtaining professional services necessary to complete work on the proposed Beartown / Herndon Heights Waterline Extension Project. These services include Appraiser, Review Appraiser, Right-of-Way Negotiator, Accountant, Project Attorney and Bond Counsel. In order to be competitive, planning and development of the project will be in accordance with requirements of the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council as pertaining to such projects. The selected Appraiser, Review Appraiser, and Right-of-Way Negotiator will work closely with the Project Attorney, Project Engineer and Project Administrator to obtain all necessary right-of-ways and parcels. The selected Accountant will provide accounting services to prepare Rule 42 Exhibits for funding applications and a Rule 42 Exhibit to accompany the application for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to the West Virginia Public Service Commission as well as any other services needed in relation to the project. The Accountant will work closely with the Project Engineer, Project Administrator and Legal Counsel. The Project Attorney is an integral part of the project team and will provide general legal services as necessary during the development and construction of the project. Areas of practice include obtaining Certificate of Convenience and Necessity from the West Virginia Public Service Commission, title work as necessary to obtain construction right-of-ways and parcels and review of all contract and related documents as necessary. The Project Attorney will work closely with the Project Administrator and the Project Engineer. Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with 24 CFR Part 86.36 (d)(3). Contracts are to be awarded on familiarity with and expertise on this type of project, as well as on a fixed fee 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. The object of the competitive bid process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. If interested in providing any of these services, please submit an original and three (copies) of all requested in information to: Eastern Wyoming Public Service District PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PO Box 506 Logan, WV 25601 Proposals will be accepted until close of business on July 6, 2016. Attention is directed to the fact that the project is to be undertaken through grants and loan funds sources including but not limited to the WV DEP – Abandoned Mine Lands and the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by WVDEP-AML, WVIJDC and the State of West Virginia appertaining thereto. The selected firm(s) will be required to comply with Executive Order 11246, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access of Records, Title VI and Section 109. The Eastern Wyoming Public Service District 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 Eastern Wyoming Public Service District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. The PSD also reserves the right to negotiate the fee for services. Virgil Shrewsbury, Chairman Eastern Wyoming Public Service District 6-14-TUE-2-RH; 4137