NOTICE
SHADY SPRING
PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS
The Shady Spring Public Service District of Raleigh County, West Virginia is seeking qualification statements from architects and/or engineers to provide services in regard to the Glen Morgan Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. Professional services will include, but are not limited to (1) preparation of Preliminary Engineering Report and/or Facilities Plan, (2) preparation of preliminary engineering drawings, (3) preparation of funding applications, and (4) funding agency coordination.
Procurement of these services shall be in conformity with the applicable laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia, the Federal Economic Development Administration, Department of Environmental Protection, Rural Utilities Service, Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through a variety of Federal and State funding agencies and that all services will be provided in accordance with the regulations appertaining thereto. Funding sources for the project may include but are not limited to HUD Small Cities Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, USDA Rural Development, WVDEP Clean Water Sewer Revolving Fund, WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, US Army COE, and local sources.
A committee of three P.S.D. Commissioners and the general Manager shall evaluate the qualification statements submitted by interested firms and select a minimum of three firms which, in their opinion, are best qualified to perform the desired services. Each of these firms will be notified of its selection for interview in order to prepare presentations.
Interviews with each selected firm shall be conducted, and based upon the interviews, the Committee shall determine the most highly qualified firm to provide the required services. The committee shall then commence scope of services and fee negotiations with the highest-ranking firm. In the event that the Committee is unable to reach an agreement with the highest ranking firm, similar negotiations will be conducted with other firms, in descending order of ranking, until an agreement is reached in accordance with State laws and regulations.
The Shady Spring Public Service District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all fee proposals. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offerer whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be the most advantageous to the Public Service District.
The selected firm will be required to comply with the provisions of the Part VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to Records. Alternative State and Federal funding requirements may also apply.
The Shady Spring Public Service District will afford full opportunity for minority and women-owned business enterprises to submit statements of qualification in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any firm or individual on grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap status, or national origin in the contract award.
The District will accept statements of qualification until 4:00 p.m., March 9, 2020, at its office located at 144 Grandview Road in Daniels. Interested firms shall submit four (4) copies of their statements of qualification. Mailing address: Post Office Box 235, Beaver, West Virginia 25813. For further information, contact Jerry Smith, General Manager at the District Office or telephone (304) 255-1565.
Jerry Smith
General Manager
Shady Spring
Public Service District
ID: 360988