Site work for a water / sewer project in Huntington, West Virginia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Professional services will include the following items: study, planning, and design of wastewater system improvements, preparation of bidding and contract documents; participation in the solicitation and evaluation of bids; assistance in obtaining easements and other property if necessary; surveying and mapping; preparation of all necessary permit applications; construction administration and construction inspection, and other related engineering services, as needed. The selected firm will work closely with all team members, including the Northern Wayne County PSD and Region 2 Planning & Development Council. Procurement of said services shall be made in accordance with section 5G of the West Virginia State Code. Contracts are to be awarded on a lump sum ixed fee basis. The consultant's eligibility to receive federal funds will be verified at website. All engineering firms interested in being considered for this project must submit one (1 ) original, (3) three copies, and one (1 ) digital format submission of their proposal detailing technical expertise, qualifications, and related prior experience to the Northern Wayne County PSD, 4393 5th Street Rd, Huntington, WV 25701. and one (1) copy and (1) digital submission to Region 2 Planning & Development Council, 400 3rd Avenue, Huntington WV 25701. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposals must be enclosed in another envelope with the project name and Architectural ngineering Services Proposal highlighted on the outside of the outer envelope and must allow for sufficient time for mailing to reach the above referenced address prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals. Should there be any questions, please contact Chastity Ballard, Manager, Northern Wayne County PSD at 3045/8231/8070, or Kathy Elliott, Region 2 PDC, at 3045/8293/8357. Interviews will be held, and final selection of a consultant will be made during the month of May, 2023. The goal of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm which will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. A committee of representatives as determined by the Northern Wayne County PSD shall evaluate the statements of qualifications and performance data and other material submitted by interested firms and select a minimum of three firms which, in their opinion, are best qualified to perform the desired service. Interviews with each firm selected shall be conducted and the committee shall conduct discussions to evaluate the presented information. The committee shall then rank in order of preference no less than three professional firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required, and shall commence scope of services and price negotiations with the highest qualified professional firm for said services. Should the committee be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the professional firm considered to be the most qualified, at a fee determined to be fair and reasonable, price negotiations with the firm of second choice shall commence. Failing accord with the second most qualified professional firm, the committee shall undertake negotiations with the third most qualified professional firm. Should the committee be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the professional firms in order of their competence and qualifications, it shall continue negotiations in accordance with these procedures until an agreement is reached. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including, but not limited to, HUD ommunity Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, WVDEP CWSRF, USDARural Development, WV DEP AML, Corp of Engineers and the WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. All work shall be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by the federal funding source and the State of West Virginia pertaining thereto. The selected firm will be required, if applicable, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, President's Executive Order 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement, Access to Records provisions, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970. The selected firm must also fully comply with the Minority omen-Owned Business Enterprise and Affirmative Action requirements. If a portion of the project is subcontracted, then "positive efforts" must be made to subcontract to Minority omen Owned Businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240. West Virginia Legals afford full opportunity to minority business enterprises to respond to this request and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin in the awarding of this contract. The Northern Wayne County PSD reserves the right to accept or reject any and r all submissions.