Request for Qualifications - RFQ - Design-Build 07/01/2020 at 3:30 PM ET From: Garrard County Water Association, Owner - Firms wishing to be considered should send three copies of their statement of qualification, not exceeding 20 single-sided pages, to Sean Smith, Garrard County Water Association, 315 Lexington Rd. Lancaster, KY 40444.
Garrard County Water Association will accept statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms for planning, design, construction, and other required engineering, and administration related to the proposed 2020 Water System Improvements Project. Statements should include a description of the firms capability and experience in the field of engineering for water distribution systems and water storage tanks, resumes of individuals to be assigned to the project, a listing of similar projects along with reference information, and a description of the firms familiarity with the project area and the ability to provide responsive service to Garrard County Water Association. Firms responding to this request will be ranked according to the information submitted. Qualification Statements will be evaluated and ranked based on Technical Approach, Corporate Experience/ Experience of Proposed Personnel, Ability to Perform Work within Time Limitations and Familiarity with Local Area/GCWA System. A proposal review committee comprised of representatives selected by Garrard County Water Association will meet and rank all received proposals. Garrard County Water Association will enter into negotiations with the highest ranked firm to execute an engineering services agreement. If the parties are unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement, the second highest ranked firm will be contacted. Once a firm has been selected, all unsuccessful firms will be notified. Anticipated sources of funding will include, but are not limited to, USDA Rural Development and other sources including local monies. The formal solicitation of consulting engineering firms is being conducted to fulfill state/federal funding agency procurement requirements of, but not limited to, USDA and/or other funding sources. Garrard County Water Association reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive any technicalities, and to negotiate with the respondent who most nearly meets the project requirements. Garrard County Water Association is not responsible or liable for any costs incurred by the consultants replying to this request. Garrard County Water Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages responses from all qualified firms. Kentucky Relay Service for the hearing and speech impaired: 1-800-648-6056. Attention is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, Title IV, EO 11246, and 7 CFR 1780.39. Local, minority and female-owned firms are encouraged to respond
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