Services of a consulting engineer in regard to evaluating its sidewalk system including but not limited to rehabilitation of existing sidewalks and extension or development of new sidewalks that may be addressed in multiple phases. The consultant will be required to (1) prepare a preliminary engineering report, (2) design and prepare construction drawings, bid specifications and bid documents, (3) evaluate proposals received and make recommendation of award, (4) monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, (5) review and approve contractor's pay estimates and (6) any other services required by the Town for the implementation of this project. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, related prior experience, and explanation of firm's current errors and omissions insurance coverage. The purpose of the competitive process is to objectively select the consultant who will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee.
For questions or additional information, please contact Cassandra Lawson at (304) 872-4970 ext. 303. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure the receipt of the proposal by the date specified. Attention is directed to the fact that the project may be undertaken with a combination of State and/Federal funds and all work must be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The selected firm will be required to comply with the Uniform Relocation Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, President's Executive Order No. 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, Section 3 of the House and Urban Development Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to Records provisions. The selected firm must also fully comply with the Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Affirmative Action requirements. If a portion of the contract is subcontracted, then "positive efforts" must be made to subcontract to Minority/Women-Owned Businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240. This contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered.
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