REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (RSQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (RSQ)

FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Town of Elmer City is inviting statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms to provide engineering services for wastewater facility planning, analysis of existing system, hydrogeological investigations, evaluation of treatment alternatives, preparation of a Wastewater Facilities Plan (per WAC 173-240-050 & 060), and subsequent design and construction engineering and inspection for wastewater facility upgrades. The Town of Elmer City is located completely on the sovereign lands of the Colville Confederated Tribes and is subject to the permitting of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Colville Confederated Tribes; either of which may have different and/or additional requirements. Associated work may include preparation of funding applications, funding assistance, environmental reviews and other work as directed.

The Wastewater Facility Plan and subsequent improvements may be funded by: the Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA-Rural Development, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Public Works Trust Fund, Indian Health Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and other state and federal funding programs. Therefore, a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and throughout the project(s).

An engineering firm will be considered for selection based on the overall firm’s qualifications, experience, personnel, professional reputation, experience with funding programs, and other criteria determined by the Town. Elmer City will select the firm it deems to be most qualified and in the overall best interests of the Town. Elmer City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The Town of Elmer City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Minority and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit statements of qualification.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Renee Tillman, Town Clerk, at 509-633-2872 or by email to Renee Tillman; elmercityclerk@live.com. Statements shall be submitted to Renee Tillman at 505 Seaton Avenue, P.O. Box 179, Elmer City, Washington 99124 no later than 3:00 PM, March 1. Each envelope shall be labeled “Engineering Services” in the lower left corner.

(Publish January 30 and February 6, 2013)