Request for Qualifications
for Qualified
Planning Firms
Statement of interest due-
4:30 PM EST January 22, 2024
RFQ Proposal due-
4:30 PM EST February 12, 2024
The Raleigh County Commission in collaboration with The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), has issued this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking expressions of interest and statements of qualifications from Qualified Planning firms to provide expertise regarding the update of the Raleigh County Comprehensive Plan. The Commission anticipates contracting this position in March of 2024.
Services & Skills Sought:
The Raleigh County Commission is seeking to hire a planning firm that has experience with the facilitation of meetings, compilation of information and updating of a comprehensive Plan in adherence with 8A-3 of the West Virginia Code. This firm would be expected to assist the Comprehensive Plan Project Team in facilitating public meeting in order to generate public input that will inform this long-term planning document. The Planning firm will work with Commission Staff, (NRGRDA), The Planning & Zoning Commission and the County Attorney to update the Raleigh County Comprehensive Plan.
Prioritized experience should include previous planning work in communities with diverse industries, comparable demographics and related economic drivers. Relevant experience would include previous involvement with regional development organizations and county governments or in preparation of similar planning and guidance documents. Ability to facilitate public meeting and effectively synthesize public input is key to the update of a thorough comprehensive plan and localized convenings are required for each district in the county. Regular revisions and drafts will be provided for the County Commission and NRGRDA. Final comprehensive plan is due by Monday June 3rd, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST.
To respond to this RFQ, firms should send an email with a statement of interest and any requests for clarification by 4:30 PM EST January 22, 2024; and provide a full proposal by 4:30 PM EST February 12, 2024. 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 task outlined in the 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/task. 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 4:30 PM EST Monday February 19, 2024.
The Raleigh County Commission expects to select one or more firms/individuals for the 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 enter price negotiations with the top selected firm.