The Bath County Fiscal Court is applying for federal funding for the City of Owingsville Atkinson Rd Waterline Extension Project. Engineering services may include, but are not limited to: feasibility study, preliminary engineering/architectural report, cost estimate preparation, planning, design, construction administration, inspection, other required engineering services, and administration. All engineers interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staff capabilities, and related prior experience related to construction of waterline extensions, waterline removal, booster station construction, and hydrant work. The objective of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm that will provide the highest quality of service. Selected respondents may be interviewed and the firm(s) judged most qualified will be asked to prepare a final proposal which would include fees for said services. Bath County Fiscal Court 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. Bath County Fiscal Court is not responsible or liable for any costs incurred by the consultants replying to this request. Bath County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer and encouragesresponsesfrom all qualified firms. Kentucky Relay Service for the hearing and speech impaired: 1.800.648.6056. Anticipated funding sources for this project include, but are not limited to: County Allocated American Rescue Plan Funds. All work to be undertaken as part of this proposed program must be undertaken in accordance with 24 CFR, Part 570; 24 CFR, Part 58; and other applicable State and Federal requirements. Contact Benjamin 606.780.0090, 2210 or email benjamin.hamm@ky.gov for additional information and/or questions.
Exhibit I, attached to this Request for Qualifications, outlines the minimum qualifications for the consulting engineer. Minimum qualifications have been established to assure the Community of professional expertise with adequate experience to assure successful completion of the proposed project within the allocated time constraints. Any response not meeting the minimum requirements for consulting engineer's prior experience as outlined in this request will be rejected. Exhibit II, attached hereto, is a rating system that will be utilized for selection of the consulting engineer. Thisrating system will be employed by the community in determining which proposal best meets the needs as outlined in this "Request for Qualifications". Consulting Firm's Minimum Qualifications A. The principal responsible for project coordination must have a minimum of three (3) years experience with one or more of the proposed federal/state programs. B. The firm must have successfully provided engineering services for a minimum of three (3) similar type projects. The engineering firm will not be accepted if there have been any unresolved audit exceptions relative to engineering services. C. The firm must submit references as to the firm's professional qualifications from a minimum of three (3) previous clients for which the engineering firm has performed work (include address, telephone number, and email). II. Format for Professional Qualifications Technical qualifications for the consulting engineer shall as a minimum include the following: A. The criteria and design approach to be used in the performance of required work. B. The personnel to be assigned to the project and resumes of qualifications and experience. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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