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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Engineering Services The Elk Conservation District (CD) covering Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, & Webster Counties is requesting Expression of Interest (EOI) for engineering services, on an as needed basis, for a period of 1 year, with up to four renewals. This is not an exclusive contract and the Elk Conservation District reserves the right to contract with other engineering firms for work, as desired, at their sole discretion. Additional information about potential projects may be obtained from the Conservation District contact. The Elk Conservation District reserves the right to reject any, and all submissions. All submissions are public information subject to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, W. Va. Code 29B-1-1 et. seq. All submissions are subject to the West Virginia Ethics Act, W. Va. Code 6B-1-1 et. seq. including conflicts of interest. Engineers are requested to submit EOI to the CD contact. For Questions, Contacts: Suzie Steele, District Manager Phone: (304) 765-2535 E-mail: [email protected] Proposal Requirements: 1. EOI may be withdrawn only by submitting a letter of withdrawal to the Conservation District contact. 2. Include federal employee identification number (FEIN). 3. Include demonstration of firm’s ability to accomplish required services for work described, including identifying key employees and their qualifications. 4. Include vendor identification # and copy of any other licenses required by state of WV. 5. Proof of WV Workers Compensation coverage. 6. Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 or willingness to provide proof if selected. 7. Submit an original and 1 copy of EOI to: Elk Conservation District 740 Airport Rd., Sutton, WV 26601 Work Description: 1. General engineering services 2. Channel restoration 3. Debris removal 4. Agricultural practices 5. Geotechnical analysis 6. Environmental survey 7. Site reclamation 8. Stream bank stabilization 9. Utility relocation 10. Watershed dam inspection and design 11. Endangered species investigations Investigations should include any potential threatened and endangered flora, fauna or critical habitats within defined work areas. 12. Watershed based plans 13. Watershed dam structure repairs and upgrades: plan and design 14. Construction management 15. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), West Virginia Review and Compliance Program Any project that requires a government license or permit or utilizes government money, federal and state laws require the project be sent to SHPO for a Section 106 review. Services Required: (Including, but not limited to) 1. Cost estimates 2. Plans 3. Designs 4. Analysis 5. Site Drawings 6. Specifications 7. Monitoring/Inspection 8. Reporting Key Dates Closing date for EOI: May 15, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m. Please send your packets to: Elk Conservation District Attn: Suzie Steele, DM 740 Airport Rd. Sutton, WV 26601 LC-91804 05-05,12;2020