Expressions of Interest, Statement of Qualifications, Performance Data and Proposed Methods of Approach for Engineering Services for the Upper Kanawha Valley Recreation Planning Services for the Kanawha County Commission This RFQ seeks planning services for the design of certain trails, trailheads, water access points, and other recreational amenities that are identified in Kanawha County's Upper Kanawha Valley Recreation Master Plan, a copy of which can be accessed Electronically. Planning Goals
The goal of this planning work is to:
1) ensure that the recommended outdoor recreation tourism developments maximize the economic impacts of visitor spending by creating thoughtful connections between communities, their businesses, and the visitors;
2) ensure the careful planning and design of trails and related developments to maximize the tourism experience
3) identify site and location requirements, cost estimates, and phasing related to the proposed trails and related development. Within the plan, there are certain trails, trailheads, and water access points that need design, permitting and cost estimating services. The selected consultant will work with the county and its partners to confirm the best routes or locations for such items, and will be tasked with the following:
Conceptual and final design of the 22-mile portion of what is known as the Rim Trail between Cabin Creek and the Town of Montgomery.
Conceptual and final design/construction documents of the Rim Trail trailhead at Paint Creek.
Conceptual and final design/construction documents for Paint Creek water and rail trails
Conceptual and final design/construction documents for Cabin Creek boat launch and trailhead
Conceptual and final design/construction documents for Cabin Creek water trail
Conceptual and final design/construction documents for the Hatfield McCoy Visitor Center
Prepare cost estimates for all projects listed above 1. Company Qualifications: Proposals will be evaluated on the strength of the firm's understanding and knowledge of the outdoor recreation sector and related development. Firms should demonstrate experience and understanding of issues and trends associated with these sectors.
2. Relevant Experience: Three examples of relevant work within the past five years including a description of the firm's role in the project, completed work, and status of the project's implementation.
3. Experience with Federal and/or State Funding Agencies: Provide any relevant experience or knowledge of federal and state funding sources, agency resources, and past work that has led to implementation of projects.
4. Assignment of Personnel: Proposals shall identify all personnel assigned to the project, including the project manager. Personnel descriptions shall include: title, area of expertise, a summary of relevant work experience, resume, and the percentage of the contract that will allocated to each person. The Kanawha County Commission will review proposals and select the firm demonstrating the best qualifications for the work to be completed. Upon selection, a scope of work and contract will be negotiated with the preferred consultant. The Kanawha County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject in part, or in whole, any proposal submitted, whichever is in the best interest of the County.
The Kanawha County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject in part or in whole any proposal submitted, whichever is in the best interest of the County. For more information about this RFQ, contact Terrell Ellis at tellis@te-associates.com or 304-546-7323. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.
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