NOTICE
SHADY SPRING PUBLIC
SERVICE DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
STATEMENTS
The Shady Spring Public Service District of Raleigh County, West Virginia is seeking qualification statements from architects and/or engineers to provide services regarding wastewater disposal needs in the Community of Cool Ridge. The project area includes homes located along the east and west sides of U.S. Route 19 just north of the U.S. Post Office in Cool Ridge. Professional services will include, but are not limited to (1) preparation of preliminary engineering report and/or a facilities plan (2) preparation of preliminary engineering drawings (3) preparation of funding applications, (4) funding agency coordination (5) preparation of drawings and specifications for all components of the project (6) securing all necessary permits associated with the project (7) preparation of bidding and contracting documents (8) participation in the evaluation of bids and (9) monitoring and observation of construction activities.
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapeter 5G and 2 CFR 200. Consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit detailed qualifications including technical expertise, management, and staffing capabilities, and related prior experience. The consultant’s eligibility to receive federal funds will be verified at http://www.sam.gov prior to contract award. Funding sources for the project may include but are not limited to: U.S. Department of Commerce, WVDEP Clean Water Sewer Revolving Fund, HUD Small Cities Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, USDA Rural Development, WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, Raleigh County Commission, and other 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 ranked firm. In the event that the Committee is unable to reach an agreement with the highest ranked 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., Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at its office located at 144 Grandview Road in Daniels. Interested firms shall submit four (4) copies of their statements of qualifications. Mailing address: Post Office Box 235, Beaver, West Virginia 25813. For further information, contact Jerry Smith, General Manager at the District Office of telephone (304) 255-1565.
Jerry Smith
General Manager
Shady Spring Public
Service District