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The City of Morgantown is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms as well as firms offering non-engineering solutions to provide professional services for the Morgantown Trash Removal Initiative, a federally funded project aimed at designing a system to capture and remove floating debris and trash that accumulates behind the Morgantown Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River. The selected team will develop a solution that addresses both natural and anthropogenic materials with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and operational feasibility. The City invites proposals for the development and implementation planning of an in-river trash collection system that may include, but is not limited to: o Conceptual and detailed engineering design for in-river structures, booms, conveyance, and collection points. o Equipment specification and procurement support for boats, skimmers, conveyors, and collection vessels. o Systems integration and technology solutions such as semi-autonomous collection platforms, hydro and solar power systems, sensors, and remote monitoring. o Operations and maintenance planning, including staffing models, routine maintenance schedules, and lifecycle cost estimates. o Permitting, regulatory coordination, and US Army Corps interface to ensure solutions are acceptable within the dam's restricted zone. o Environmental and permitting studies, including habitat impact assessments, water quality considerations, and mitigation measures. o Non-engineering solutions such as debris management strategies, community engagement and education programs, behavioral-change campaigns, vendor-supplied turnkey systems, logistics and waste disposition planning, and data analytics for performance monitoring. o Pilot testing and performance evaluation plans for phased implementation and adaptive management. Activities under this RFQ are covered by a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA. Please see related documents for full RFQ. Question Deadline 07/09/2026 at 3:00 PM ET All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted electronically. Questions shall be directed via email to: Damien Davis at ddavis@morgantownwv.gov, and Vanessa Johnson at vjohnson@morgantownwv.gov, and Emily Muzzarelli at emuzzarelli@morgantownwv.gov Bid date notes: Submissions received after this date and time will be returned unopened. Offerors are responsible for ensuring submissions are received by this day and time. Firms must provide one (1) PDF version (on a USB drive) and three (3) hard copies of the SOQ that address all sections of the submission requirements.