The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority (BEDA) is in the process of obtaining qualifications from consulting architectural and engineering firms interested in providing advice and professional engineering services related to potential creation of the WV Create Center located on John Nash Boulevard off of I-77 Exit 1. The consultant will work closely with BEDA other project partners including Region I Planning & Development Council. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Any questions about the project should be directed to Jim Spencer at jspencer@bluewv.org or (304) 902-2332 Ext. 2405. Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program, and the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council and other sources as available. BEDA will afford full opportunity for minority and/or women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability in the contract award. BEDA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals. Professional activities for the activity include, but are not limited to the following o Evaluation of the existing building and related infrastructure and develop a PER identifying costs for any repairs/upgrades. o Environmental review and assist with preparing information for funding applications. o Construction design in accordance with all State, Federal and Local regulations that pertain to the proposed project. o Preparation of bidding and contracting documents. o Participation in the evaluation of bids received and monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. o Preparation and delivery of final "As Built" data in GIS format (shapefile, geodatabase, etc.) with data georeferenced to and assigned real-world coordinates and accompanied by comprehensive descriptive metadata. Proc Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G and 2 CFR 200. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities and related prior experience. The object of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service. Technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents will be interviewed, and the firm ranked most qualified will be selected to enter into fee negotiations.
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