Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Services

The Town of Pembroke, located in Franklin County, Virginia, is soliciting proposals from professional engineering firms through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive consulting services. The selected firm will be responsible for multiple critical tasks, including lead inventory mapping, developing lead service line replacement plans, conducting school and daycare sampling, managing permitting and design processes, performing water/sewer treatment and distribution system engineering, transportation engineering, construction administration, and assisting with funding procurement. Proposals are due by April 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a selection committee evaluating submissions based on the firm's understanding of project scope, local familiarity, staff qualifications, proposed subconsultants, similar project experience, and funding program comprehension. The evaluation will focus on the firm's overall competence and ability to provide the best value to the Town, utilizing the Competitive Negotiation procedure for Professional Services as outlined in the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The Town will select the most qualified offeror and initiate contract negotiations with the highest-ranked firm.

The RFP explicitly encourages participation from disadvantaged business enterprises, including minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The Town is committed to equal opportunity employment and will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Potential respondents must comply with relevant executive orders and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While specific contract value or budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a substantial professional services contract. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to award a contract. Interested engineering firms should carefully review the full RFP documentation and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their technical expertise, local knowledge, and ability to support the Town of Pembroke's infrastructure and engineering needs.