The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority (BEDA) is in the process of obtaining proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms interested in providing professional engineering services related to site development improvements for the WV CREATE Center located at 2481 John Nash Boulevard in Bluefield, West Virginia.
BEDA previously commissioned a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that evaluated existing building and site conditions and identified recommended improvements to support redevelopment of the facility. The WV CREATE Center is an approximately 45,500 square foot facility located on a 75-acre parcel near Interstate 77 Exit 1.
Professional services for this project may include, but are not limited to:
– Surveying and evaluation of existing site conditions
– Engineering design for site development improvements identified in the PER
– Preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
– Assistance with environmental review and funding documentation if required
-Assistance with bidding and contractor procurement
– Construction administration and inspection
– Preparation of final as-built documentation and GIS data
– Assistance with required reporting and documentation in compliance with applicable funding agency
requirements (including but not limited to ARC, EDA, CDBG, and other state or federal funding sources)
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G and 2 CFR 200. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including but not limited to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), HUD Community Development Block Grant Program, and other state and federal funding sources.
The selected firm must demonstrate the capability to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements associated with federally funded infrastructure projects.
The selected firm must not be suspended or debarred from participation in federally funded contracts and must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to contract award.
Interested firms shall submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) containing the following information:
1.Letter of Interest;
2.Statement of Qualifications;
3.Description of the firm and organizational structure;
4.Identification of key personnel and project manager;
5.Relevant experience with similar projects;
6.Performance data and references for similar projects;
7.Description of the firm's familiarity with applicable federal and state funding requirements;
8.Anticipated concepts and proposed methods of approach to the project;
9.Description of current workload and ability to meet project schedules.
Firms are encouraged to emphasize experience with federally funded projects and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 procurement and contract administration requirements.
Proposals will be evaluated using qualifications-based selection procedures based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
-Experience and technical expertise;
-Qualifications of key personnel;
-Past performance on similar projects;
-Familiarity with applicable funding agency requirements;
-Capacity to perform the work within required timeframes;
-Knowledge of regional and local conditions; and
-Overall responsiveness to the RFP.
BEDA will enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked firm to establish fair and reasonable compensation for services.
If BEDA is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the highest-ranked firm, negotiations may be terminated and initiated with the next highest-ranked firm in accordance with applicable procurement requirements.
Compensation shall be determined after selection of the most qualified firm.
Please submit one (1) original, three (3) copies, and a digital submission of all requested information to BEDA, and one (1) printed copy and a PDF emailed copy to Region I Planning & Development Council at the addresses below:
Dee Puckett, Operations ManagerRegion I PDC
Bluefield WV Economic Development AuthorityRFP Engineer – WV CREATE
Center RFP Engineer – WV CREATE Center241 Mercer Springs Rd., Suite 21
500 Bland Street, Third FloorPrinceton, WV 24740
Bluefield, WV 24701Digital: [email protected]
EOI's will be accepted until 4:00 PM on June 22, 2026. Submissions received after 4:00 PM may not be considered.
BEDA will afford full opportunity for minority and/or women-owned 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, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, or disability in the contract award.
BEDA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals.
Dee Puckett, Operations Manager
Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority
