PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AT JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL PARK, ANNVILLE, KENTUCKY
The Jackson County/McKee Industrial Development Authority (JCMIDA) in Annville, Kentucky, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified and experienced engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for the expansion and improvement of the wastewater treatment plant in the Jackson County Regional Industrial Park located in Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, October 30, 2026, by 4 p.m.
Submissions shall be clearly marked: “Request for Qualifications – Jackson County Regional Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Engineering Services”.
Submissions must be delivered to: Jackson County/McKee Industrial Development Authority, Attn: Mitchell Ball, 169 Carpenter Drive, Annville, KY 40402. US mail, private courier, or hand delivered packets will be accepted. Regardless of the manner of delivery, the packet must be in the Authority’s office by 4 p.m. on the designated day. Electronic submissions will NOT be accepted.
Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications shall be submitted in writing to Mitchell Ball, Executive Director, Jackson County/McKee Industrial Development Authority, at jcmida@prtcnet.org no later than Thursday, October 8, at 4 p.m.. Questions must be seeking clarification about an aspect of the RFQ; no additional information other than what is in the RFQ will be conveyed. Responses to the questions will be posted by Friday, October 16, no later than 4 p.m., on the IDA and CVADD websites: www.jcmida.com, https://cvadd.org.
Funding: JCMIDA has been awarded funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to expand the wastewater treatment plant at the JCMIDA Industrial Park in Annville to add sufficient capacity serve additional businesses seeking to locate there.
Requested services: JCMIDA is seeking a consulting engineer/engineering firm to provide planning, design, permitting, and overseeing construction of the improvements necessary to expand the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment plant. The services requested include, but are not limited to:
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Evaluation of both the physical and process aspects of the existing wastewater treatment plant;
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Review of level of increased capacity desired;
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Development and evaluation of alternatives for increasing the treatment capacity and meeting applicable effluent limitations;
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Preliminary engineering reports and feasibility studies;
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Development of preliminary and final design documents;
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Preparation of construction plans and cost estimates;
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Obtaining required approvals and permits;
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Assistance in the procurement process for a construction contractor;
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Construction administration and inspection of the completed work to ensure compliance with approved design plans and all required regulations and permits.
Qualifications:
Interested engineering firms should demonstrate substantial experience in the planning, design, permitting, and construction of municipal wastewater treatment facilities, particularly projects involving expansion or modification of existing treatment plants. Statements of Qualifications should include, at a minimum:
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Firm name, address, and contact information;
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Qualifications and experience of the firm;
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Experience with wastewater treatment plant expansion and improvement projects of similar size and complexity;
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Qualifications and experience of the proposed project manager and key personnel;
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An hourly cost schedule and estimated involvement for each member of the project team;
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Experience working with Kentucky wastewater regulations and the Kentucky Division of Water;
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Understanding of the anticipated project and proposed approach;
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Anticipated project schedule;
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References for similar projects completed within the past five (5) years; and
Selection Process:
JCMIDA will select an engineering firm based on the qualifications listed above, utilizing the following scoring criteria and point allocation:
Qualifications 30 points
Experience 30 points
Cost schedule 20 points
References 15 points
Minority- or female owned firm
5 points
TOTAL: 100 points
A committee formed with 3-6 members will review the SOQ submissions and score each submission based on the listed qualifications/requirements within the point allocation outlined above.
JCMIDA will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the procurement of professional engineering services.
Questions & Answers and Edits concerning RFQ/SOQ
1.) Please Provide 8 copies when returning RFQ
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