Notice of Request for Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Services
The Monumental Public Service District, in Marion County, West Virginia, is in the process of obtaining Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms detailing the firms’ qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, references, and related prior experience. Professional services will include but are not limited to preliminary engineering, design- and construction-related services, preparation of bidding and contract documents, participation in the evaluation of bids received, and monitoring and inspection of construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications associated with a proposed water system improvements and/or extension project.
Procurement of said services will be in accordance with Chapter 5G of the WV State Code, 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable federal regulations meeting OMB Circular A-102 requirements.. Qualified candidates interested in being considered for this project must submit four (4) copies each of 1) Letter of Interest; 2) Statement of Qualifications; 3) Technical Experience; 4) Expertise of Staff; 5) Persons who will be in Charge of the Project; 6) Previous Professional Experience; and 7) References. Please submit the requested information to: Monumental Public Service District, c/o Region VI Planning & Development Council, 34 Mountain Park Drive, White Hall WV 26354 Attention: Seth DeVault no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 17, 2025 in order to receive consideration.
The object of this competitive process is to objectively select the engineering firm that will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Based on evaluation of the statements of qualifications, a minimum of three firms will be invited to submit additional information and be interviewed. The candidate judged most qualified will be asked to prepare a proposal including fixed fees for said services. The Monumental Public Service District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
Attention is directed to the fact the project that possible funding sources for the project may include but are not limited to West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, US Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, WV Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund, WV Department of Environment Protection State Revolving Fund, USDA Rural Utilities Services, and/or other funding sources; therefore, all work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by the governing federal, state, and/or local agencies pertaining hereto. The selected firm will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order No. 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 provisions, and all other applicable regulations of the various regulatory agencies.
Each firm must fully comply with the requirements, terms, and conditions to achieve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation during the performance of this contract. The firm commits itself to the program for DBE participation and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of the bid conditions.
The firm agrees to make “good faith efforts” when subcontracting any portion of the total value of the contract to disadvantaged businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240. Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to disallowance of cause. For the purpose of this program, the term “subcontractor” includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted for/by the firm in the execution of the work under this contract.
The Monumental Public Service District will afford full opportunity for disadvantaged business enterprises to submit a show of interest 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 award of this contract.
For questions related to this request, please contact Seth DeVault at 304-366-5693 ext. 107.
Information concerning technical specifications can be obtained by contacting:
Eugene Chipps, Water Operator
Monumental Public Service District
862 Husky HWY.
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone Number (304) 363-1700
ID: 861925