REQUEST FOR QUALIFICTIONS FOR QUALIFIED PLANNING FIRMS
Statement of Interest due – Friday, March 11, 2022 4:00 p.m. RFQ Proposal due –
Friday, April 1, 2022 4:00 p.m.
The Fayette County Solid Waste Authority (FCSWA) has issued this Request for Qualifications (RFQ)seeking expressions of interest and statements of qualifications from Qualified Planning firms to provide expertise regarding a feasibility study to be conducted under WV Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) grant program. The FCSWA anticipates contracting this position by mid-April 2022.
Services & Skills Sought:
The FCSWA seeks to hire a planning firm that has experience with the facilitation of meetings and compilation of information in adherence with the DEP REAP grant guidelines. This firm would be expected to complete the appropriate research associated with a feasibility study to best understand the potential and planning assistance needed to establishing a transfer station for the collection and transportation of residential waste, recyclable materials, and/or construction and demolition waste in Fayette County. In addition, the planning firm will assist the FCSWA in facilitating public meetings in order to generate public input that will inform this long-term planning document. The planning firm will work with FCSWA board members and staff, attorneys and/or real estate experts, and community stakeholders to create this feasibility study.
Relevant experience would include previous involvement with county or municipal governments organizations in preparation of similar planning and guidance documents. Ability to facilitate public meetings and effectively synthesize public input is key to the creation of the necessary feasibility study. Regular revisions and drafts will be provided for the FCSWA Authority board members and staff.
To respond to this RFQ, firms should respond by: (a) sending an email with a statement of interest, and any requests for clarification by 4PM EST March 11, 2022; and (b) providing all materials for the full proposal by 4PM EST April 1, 2022. This proposal should consist of information on the firm/individual’s relevant and specific skills, and specific experience with similar projects (including references) in a way that demonstrates your ability to conduct the tasks outlined in this document. Please provide with your proposal a letter of no more than five (5) pages (12-point Times New Roman font and 1″ margins) describing your abilities and interest in being procured for these positions/tasks. You may also provide up to 10 pages of attachments or ancillary materials, including the individual’s resume to supplement your letter response.
All materials for the final proposal must be provided in PDF form and emailed to [email protected] by 4PM EST Friday, April 1, 2022. The Fayette County Solid Waste Authority expects to select one or more firms/individuals for interviews conducted in person or by phone, to select a firm/individual based on evaluation of the skills and expertise conveyed in the proposal, and to enter into price negotiations with the top selected firm. FCSWA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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