The McDowell County Public Service District, West Virginia, is seeking proposals from qualified engineering and/or architectural firms to provide professional services related to flood-related repairs and recovery of the Bradshaw municipal sewer system, Oozley Branch area, following the flooding event that occurred between February 15 – 18, 2025. Services may include assessment, design, permitting, and construction oversight for various system repairs and improvements needed to restore reliable service.
The selected firm will work closely with all team members, including the McDowell County Public Service District, FEMA, WV Department of Homeland Security – Emergency Management Division, and Region I Planning & Development Council.
It is anticipated that the consultant will be required to (1) prepare preliminary engineering report(s), (2) design and prepare construction drawings, bid specifications and bid documents in accordance with all State, Federal, and Local regulations, (3) evaluate bids received and make recommendation of award, (4) monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, (5) review and approve contractor's pay estimates, (6) preparation and delivery of final "As Built" drawings and data in GIS format (shapefile, geodatabase, etc.) with data georeferenced to and assigned real-world coordinates and accompanied by comprehensive descriptive metadata, and (7) any other services needed for the implementation of the project.
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G and 2 CFR Part 200. Consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit detailed qualifications, including technical expertise, management, staffing capabilities, and related prior experience.
Please submit one (1) original, (3) three copies, and one (1) digital format submission of all requested information to the McDowell County PSD and one (1) copy and (1) PDF email submission to Region I PDC, no later than close of business on January 9, 2026. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure receipt of the proposal by the date and time specified.
McDowell County
Public Service District
RFQ – McDowell County PSD FEMA DR-4861
21901 Rocket Boys Drive
Welch, WV 24801
[email protected]
Region I Planning & Development Council
RFQ – McDowell PSD
FEMA DR-4861
241 Mercer Springs Road, Suite 21
Princeton, WV 24740
[email protected]
If you have any questions, please email Jason Roberts at [email protected].
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources, including but not limited to the Federal Government, the State of West Virginia, and local. These consulting services shall be performed in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders applicable to the program.
The McDowell County Public Service District 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.
The McDowell County Public Service District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all submissions.
Jerry Stepp, Chairman
McDowell County
Public Service District