RFQ Water Engineering Services for the Village of Gowanda

The Village of Gowanda, New York, is seeking qualifications from experienced engineering firms to support water system improvements over a three-year period, with an option for renewal. The project encompasses evaluation, design, environmental review, permitting, agency coordination, and construction oversight aimed at addressing water quality issues and facilitating funding applications from agencies such as NYS EFC, USDA RD, and WIIA. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2 million, with the selected firm expected to demonstrate expertise in water infrastructure, project management, regulatory compliance, and experience with grant-funded projects. The RFQ emphasizes the encouragement of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Section 3 firms to participate, and highlights the importance of a firm’s capacity to provide qualified personnel, a quality control program, and timely deliverables. The procurement process is qualifications-based, with evaluation criteria weighted towards the firm’s knowledge of the existing water system, staff experience, project management approach, and familiarity with grant requirements, totaling 100 points. The Village reserves broad rights to amend, reject, or cancel the RFQ at its discretion, and proposals are due by August 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Submissions can be made electronically in PDF format or via hard copy to the Village Treasurer, Traci Hopkins, who also serves as the primary contact for contract administration. The contract will incorporate applicable federal and state program requirements, insurance standards, and compliance with environmental and permitting regulations, but does not specify detailed clauses, line-item pricing, or packaging and marking standards within the available documentation.