Legal Notices

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WATERSHED PLANNING DUE MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 The Kanawha County Commission is seeking to retain a West Virginia Licensed Firm to provide services for Watershed Planning and the development of a Watershed Plan- Environmental Assessment for the Elk River Watershed. The Elk River Watershed includes the Lower Elk Creek Watershed (HUC 0505000709), the Big Sandy Watershed (HUC 0505000707), and the Blue Creek Watershed (HUC 0505000708). The three watersheds will be the starting place to evaluate potential flood prevention and resiliency measures, watershed protection, recreational opportunities, and other concerns. Upon evaluation of the criteria contained within the Scope of Work, the selected Contractor will work with the Kanawha County Commission and NRCS to determine the final geographic scope of the project plan and watershed plan-ea. All firms interested in being considered must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management, and staffing capabilities, related prior experience, and explanation of firm’s current errors and omissions insurance coverage. To be considered for award firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (https:/sam.gov). A competitive evaluation process will objectively select qualified firms for discussions to include Scope-of-Work and Estimated Probable Costs in order to establish a contract for the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Submittals should be addressed to: Jerie Whitehead Purchasing Director Kanawha County Commission 407 Virginia Street, East, 3rd Floor Charleston, WV 25301 Submittals must be received prior to: 12:00pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, for consideration. All applicable laws, rules, and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, President’s Executive Order No. 11246, and Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to Records provisions. The selected firm must also comply with the Minority omen-Owned Business Enterprise and Affirmative Action requirements. The Kanawha County Commission will afford full opportunity to women-owned and minority business enterprises that submit a show of interest in response to this request and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. The contract will be awarded to the best qualified offer or whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the Kanawha County Commission with price and other factors considered. Please see https:/tinyurl.com dew4hyz or contact Bruce Mullins brucemullins@ wvregion3.org for a copy of the complete Scope of Work. LC-177784 07-30 8-06;2024