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

The Town of Buchanan (Town) is seeking proposals from qualified professional engineering firms (Firm) to provide engineering services. It is anticipated that one firm will be selected to provide services requested using the competitive negotiation procedure for professional services, as outlined in the Virginia Procurement Act. The work will generally include, but shall not be limited to, lead inventory mapping, lead service line replacement plan development, school and daycare sampling, lead service line replacement design, construction administration, funding procurement assistance, etc. Proposals received from interested Firms will be evaluated for their professional qualifications, experience, and competence necessary for the completion of the requested services. Clarification of the terms and conditions of this proposal should be directed to Reese Peck, at (540) 254-1212 or townmanager@buchanan-va.gov. All inquiries that affect the nature of the proposed contract or proposal contents will be conveyed to all parties receiving this Request for Proposals. The Town shall not be responsible for any information given by way of verbal communication. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (small or minority and/or women owned firms) are encouraged to submit proposals. MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The Agencies are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers and will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, or handicap. The Engineer must certify that they do not, or will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin; that they will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, or national origin, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Engineer. The Agencies do not discriminate against faith-based organizations. The Engineer shall comply with the President's Executive Order #11246 prohibiting discrimination in employment regarding race, color, creed, sex, or national origin; the President's Executive Orders #12138 and #11625 regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The selected firm shall provide lead service line inventory consulting services per the guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency. Submittals shall be prepared providing a straightforward, concise description of the Firm's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Request for Proposal. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Elaborate brochures and other representations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not required or desired. Submit three copies of the Firm's proposal in a sealed envelope or package that is clearly marked as response to this Request for Proposal.