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Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
NEGOTIATOR

The Ravencliff-McGraws-Saulsville Public Service District (RMS PSD) is in the process of obtaining proposals from right-of-way negotiators to complete the RMS PSD: Route 97 Waterline Extension Project. The selected right-of-way negotiator will work closely with the PSD, Region I Planning & Development Council, project attorney, and project engineer to obtain all necessary right-of-ways and parcels.

Procurement of the said services shall be in accordance with 2 CFR 200.320 (d). Contracts are to be awarded on familiarity with and expertise on this type of project, as well as on a fixed basis for services. All those interested in being considered for this must submit a proposal detailing qualifications and staffing capabilities, related prior work experience, fee schedule, and ability to complete work as needed on this project in a timely manner.

Contracts 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. The consultant’s eligibility to receive federal funds will be verified at http://www.sam.gov prior to contract award.

If interested in providing this service, please submit an email submission of all requested information to Eric Combs, Project Manager, Region I Planning & Development Council no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 20, 2024 at [email protected]. If you have any questions about the project, please contact him at his email address or by calling 304.431.7225 ext. 204.

Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including but not limited to the American Rescue Plan Act, Appalachian Regional Commission, Department of Environmental Protection – Abandoned Mine Lands Pilot, WV Department of Environmental Protection DWTRF, WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, and local funds.

All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by the funding agencies and the State of West Virginia appertaining thereto. The selected firm(s) will be required to comply with Executive Order 11246, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access of Records, Title VI and Section 109.

The PSD 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 PSD reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. The PSD also reserves the right to negotiate the fee for services.

Gene Reid, Chairman
Ravencliff-McGraws-Saulsville PSD

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