NOTICE OF REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS
The Wood County Development Authority (WCDA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for:
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR/COWORKING SPACE
The WCDA is seeking a qualified independent consulting firm for the purposes of conducting a feasibility study for a small business incubator/coworking space in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The study should include, but not be limited to:
* Assessment of the current market demand for a small business incubator/coworking space
* Identification of potential occupants, to include
small businesses and industries
* Recommendation for incubator services
* Identification of available resources and community
support
* Management plan for incubator/coworking space
All interested responders may receive additional information by contacting Lindsey Piersol at the Wood County Development Authority at 304-422-5650 or [email protected].
Proposals must include the estimated cost for all work related to the feasibility study objectives above. Please note that students from West Virginia University’s College of Business and Economics are available to assist the selected consultant with some tasks.
Proposals must be received by April 1, 2021 or they will remain unopened and returned. No allowance will be made for postmark or error in delivery to incorrect address.
Proposals shall be prepared at the bidder’s expense and become property of the WCDA and therefore public record. Submit six (6) hardcopies of the proposal in a sealed package/envelope, and one copy in PDF submitted via email to [email protected]. Please mail proposals to:
Wood County Development Authority
Attn: Lindsey Piersol
PO Box 1683
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Procurement of these services shall be in conformity with the applicable laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia and any applicable federal agencies. Contract is to be awarded on a lump sum basis. All consultants interested in being considered for this project should submit a brief proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, fee proposal, and related prior experience. The goal of the competitive procurement process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and related prior experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents may be interviewed.
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and that all work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by these agencies and the State of West Virginia pertaining hereto.
The selected firm will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to Records provisions. Alternative Federal and State funding requirements may also apply.
The WCDA will afford full opportunity for minority and women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to the invitation and will not discriminate against any firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap status or national origin in the contract award.
Mar 8, 15