Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS Region III Planning and Development Council (Region III PDC) is in the process of obtaining qualifications from engineering firms capable of providing grant application assistance and continued engineering and qualified environmental professional (QEP) technical services for Brownfields Grants and other grants at the direction of Region 3. The project area includes Kanawha, Boone, Clay, and Putnam counties. Professional services sought may include, but are not limited to: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s) performed in accordance with ASTM Standard E1527-21 and the EPA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) Final Rule on the highest priority sites. Phase II ESA’s conducted in accordance with ASTM E1903-19. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), Lead-Based Paint (LBP) and Mold Inspections as needed on a “site by site” basis. An approved EPA Quality Management Plan (QMP), Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP) must be prepared and approved according to EPA grant guidance. After Phase II ESA’s, ACM Surveys, and/or LBP Surveys have been completed, the selected QEP will lead the development of cleanup plans on sites determined to be highest priority with applicable environmental impacts of concern. The selected firm will conduct multiple environmental site assessments following EPA guidelines, as well as meeting other applicable federal and/or state requirements, including WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Voluntary Remediation Program requirements. In addition to site assessment, the selected firm will assist and provide technical assistance to community officials selecting sites for additional study/remediation, ensure programmatic compliance, provide all necessary reporting documentation, and provide general technical assistance to all parties involved. Additionally, the selected firm(s) will ensure compliance with EPA requirements, specifically Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) reporting. Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit detailed qualifications, including technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, and related prior experience. The goal of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm that will provide the highest quality of service within the allotted timeframes. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents will be interviewed, and the firm judged most qualified will be selected. If interested in providing this service, please submit three (3) copies, and one (1) digital format submission of all requested information to: Region III Planning and Development Council RFQ Brownfield Qualifications Engineer – 315 D Street, South Charleston, WV 25303. Digital Submission can be emailed to: [email protected]. Brownfield Qualifications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2025. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including, but not limited to, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield’s Assessment Grant, HUD/Community Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), and local funds. The selected firm must confirm by written proof that they are not listed as an EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) on the Federal Government’s SAM’s (System for Award Management) website at www.sam/gov/portal/sam. Region III PDC 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, creed, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin in the contract award. Region III PDC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all qualifications. Tyler Ferrell, Executive Director Region III Planning and Development Council. LC-299651 07-02,09;2025