Welcome to the Jackson County Development Authority’s website.  The Jackson County
Development Authority (JCDA) responds quickly to help businesses locate, grow and
thrive in Jackson County, West Virginia.  As the lead economic development agency in
Jackson County, the JCDA oversees business attraction and development efforts along
those same lines this site is also a tool for existing Jackson County businesses to use
in their retention and expansion efforts.  We also coordinate state programs and
incentives for companies looking to grow or locate in the County.  The Development
Authority provides technical assistance, business expertise and works to provide
financing to entrepreneurs and business start-ups.  Whatever your needs are, we can
support you and demonstrate the many facets that make Jackson County a great place
to live and grow your business.

If you would like additional information on the Jackson County area, contact our
economic development department and we will be delighted to provide you with specific
location information.  Contact us at 304.372.1151 or by email at
info@jcda.org
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Jackson County Development Authority wishes to obtain engineering services
for the following project:

Industrial Access Road

PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF:
Jackson County Maritime Industrial Centre’s Industrial Access Road.

Engineering services required may include any or all of the following services:
preliminary design, assistance with funding applications, final design, bidding,
services during construction, construction inspection, and any general services
required to complete the project, The Jackson County Development Authority may
wish to engage in a design-build format.

Procurement of these services shall be in conformity with the applicable laws and
regulations of the State of West Virginia and any applicable federal agencies.  
Contract is to be awarded on a lump sum basis.  All consultants interested in being
considered for this project should submit a brief proposal detailing qualifications,
technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities and related prior
experience. The goal of the competitive procurement process is to objectively
select the firm who will provide the highest quality of service at a realistic fee.  
Accordingly, technical qualifications and related prior experience will be weighed
heavily.  Selected respondents may be interviewed.

Please submit three copies of all requested information to Mark Whitley, Executive
Director, Jackson County Development Authority, 104 Miller Drive, Ripley, WV
25271 by the close of business on August 9, 2010.  Questions regarding this
request for proposals may be directed to the Development Authority at (304) 372-
1151.

      Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken
through the West Virginia Department of Highways, and that all work will be
performed in accordance with the regulations issued by these agencies and the
state of West Virginia pertaining hereto.

The selected firm will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Executive Order 11246, Conflict of Interest Statement and Access to
Records provisions.  Alternative Federal and State funding requirements may also
apply.

The Jackson County Development Authority will afford full opportunity for minority
and women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response
to the invitation and will not discriminate against any firm or individual on the
grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap status or national origin in the
contract award.

The consulting engineering firm agrees to make “positive efforts” when
subcontracting any portion of the total contract.  This shall be done in compliance
with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 33.240.  Failure to
demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to disallowance of engineering fees
for federal funds.

Print July 26, 2010