REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
Region I Planning & Development Council (PDC) is in the process of selecting a professional consultant to analyze operational efficiencies of public utility systems. Analysis shall include, but not be limited to, efficiencies of plant operations, treatment procedures, state of distribution/collection networks and conditions, managerial and administrative operations. The selected consultant shall provide recommendations on methods and procedures for increasing efficiencies, such as integration/upgrade of billing software(s), utilization of telemetry, virtual meetings, adoption and integration of GIS and digital filing, etc.
Qualified firms should submit a proposal including detailed qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, references, prior experience on similar projects, success in managing projects on time and within budget, hourly fee schedule, and ability to complete work on this project in a timely manner. Contracts are to be awarded on a fixed fee basis.
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with 2 CFR 200.320(b)(2). The contract 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.
Submit one (1) original, four (4) copies, and (1) email submission of all requested information to Region 1 at the address below:
Region I Planning & Development Council
RFP – Smart-Growth Approach Project
241 Mercer Springs Road, Suite 21
Princeton, WV 24740
Digital Submission:
[email protected]
Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure receipt of the proposal by the date and time specified.
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken with state and federal funding, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the regulations of the funding agency.
The selected firm will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, President’s Executive Order No. 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, Section 3 of the House and Urban Development Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to Records provisions, Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Affirmative Action requirements.
The PDC 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 PDC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. The PDC also reserves the right to negotiate the fee for services.
Jason Roberts, Executive Director
Region I Planning &
Development Council