REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Village of Richmondville is requesting proposals from engineering firms to provide engineering services for study, designs and construction phase services for Village public works projects. The projects may be self-funded or funding for the projects may be obtained from Community Development Block Grants from the New York State Office of Community Renewal, grants/loans from USDA Rural Development, grants/loans through Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and/or Clean Water State Revolving Fund from NYSEFC, or other funding sources as may become available. SCOPE OF SERVICES The individual or firm selected will provide professional engineering services relative to public infrastructure projects undertaken by the Village. The services provided by the individual or firm selected may include, but may not be limited to the following services: Preliminary study and reports Preliminary design Final design Bidding and negotiation assistance Construction administration Construction observation Environmental review assistance (SEQRA and NEPA) Permitting assistance Topographic survey and mapping SELECTION PROCESS The selection of the successful respondent to this RFQ will be based upon the technical skills and relevant experience of the firm and its staff as follows: Technical Capability - The relevant knowledge and training in providing engineering services for public works projects. Experience/Track Record - The number of years and type of experience in working on public works projects. The ability of the respondent to deliver projects in a timely manner. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested parties should submit a written proposal to include, but not be limited to: Cover letter. General company brochure (if any) or business informational material including a description of services that the firm renders for its clients. A listing of projects undertaken over the past ten years, including locations, project descriptions, project costs, and other relevant information. References, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers from at least three current or former clients. Resumes of staff who would be working on the projects. Schedule of Rates. Note that the Village of Richmondville reserves the right to negotiate pricing with any selected engineering firm. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015. Proposals are to be mailed to the address below. Ashley Puro, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village of Richmondville Village Hall 295 Main Street PO Box 493 Richmondville, NY 12149 CONTRACTOR STATUS The relationship between the Village and the Engineering firm will be a contractual one for professional services. The Engineer or firm will not become an employee of the Village. DISTRIBUTION LIST Media The following public notice is to be published in the Village's official newspaper and in the Oneonta Daily Star: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Village of Richmondville is requesting proposals from engineering firms to provide engineering services for study, design, and construction phase services for Village public works projects. Respondents will be reviewed and selected according to the competitive proposal process based on technical skills, relevant experience of the firm and of individual project staff, and the ability to deliver projects in a timely manner. Interested parties should contact the Village of Richmondville for a complete copy of the Request for Qualifications at 518-294-6681. Qualification Statements will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015. Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit responses to the RFQ. Qualification Statements are to be mailed to: Ashley Puro, Village Clerk-Treasurer Village of Richmondville Village Hall 295 Main Street PO Box 493 Richmondville, NY 12149 WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES The contract with the engineering firm will not contain any W/MBE set-aside or preference. However, woman-owned and minority-owned businesses and section 3 firms are encouraged to submit responses to the RFQ. A complete copy of the RFQ was sent to the W/MBE firms classified as "Engineering - Civil" and serving the "Mohawk Valley" on the ESDC website: https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPub lic.asp
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