RFQ Engineering - Collection System Upgrade and Replacement Projects

The Sanitary Board of Bluefield is in the process of obtaining qualifications from consulting engineering firms interested in providing advice and services for Collection System Upgrade and Replacement Projects. Project activities that will involve the selected engineering firm include determining, designing, and inspecting needed upgrades, repairs, and/or replacements of Virginia collection systems and any other necessary assets. The consultant will work with the Sanitary Board of Bluefield Staff as well as various other professional services when required. Professional services for the activity funded include; (1) Construction design in accordance with all State, Federal and Local regulations that pertain to the proposed project; (2) Preparation of bidding and contracting documents; (3) Participation in the evaluation of bids received and (4) Monitor and inspect construction activities on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. (5) 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. Final plans, specifications and bid documents will be completed to take advantage of the closest feasible construction season. Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with 24 CFR Part 85 and West Virginia Code Chapter 5G. 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. Accordingly, technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily. Selected respondents will be interviewed and the firm judged most qualified will be selected. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through funding sources including but not limited to the HUD/Small Cities Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant Program, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council, ARPA Funds, the WV and VA State Revolving Loan Fund, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. The Sanitary Board of Bluefield will afford full opportunity for minority 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, creed, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin in the contract award. The Sanitary Board of Bluefield reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all qualifications.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Storage Assemblies.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Laboratory Equipment.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Common Work Results for Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Air Pollution Control, Noise Pollution Control, Odor Control, Water Pollution Control Equipment, Solid Waste Control and Reuse, Waste Thermal Processing Equipment, Fluidized Bed Combustion Equipment, Rotary Kiln Incinerators, Pyrolysis Equipment, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Incinerators, Heat Recovery Equipment for Waste Thermal Processing, Synthesis Gas Cleanup and Handling Equipment.