The City of Norfolk will receive proposals relative to the provision of engineering services in connection with the Annual Consultant Agreement 2010.

Proposals will be accepted in the Director's Office, Department of Utilities, 400 Granby Street, 2nd Floor, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, until 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 10, 2009.

Firms desiring to be considered for this work must submit seven (7) copies of their proposal showing evidence of their qualifications and experience to perform the required services.

It is the policy of the City of Norfolk to facilitate the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities and to encourage their participation in the City’s procurement activities. Toward that end, the City encourages these firms to compete and encourages non-minority firms to provide for the participation of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities through partnerships, joint ventures, subcontracts, and other contractual opportunities. Bidders (offerors) are asked, as part of their submission, to describe any planned use of such businesses in fulfilling this contract.

The Request for Proposal must be obtained from the Director’s Office, Department of Utilities, 400 Granby Street, 2 nd Floor, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 in order to submit a proposal. Should any addenda be necessary, copies will be sent only to those who are on the RFP Proposal list. Interested firms must contact Tonia Woodley at 757-664-6767 or e-mail at tonia.woodley@norfolk.gov to receive an electronic copy of the entire Request For Proposal. The Request for Proposal notice only is on the City of Norfolk’s web site http://www.norfolk.gov/Utilities/engineer/rfps_and_bids.asp, or http://www.norfolk.gov/Purchasing/bids.asp for viewing purposes. For further information contact Mr. Donald L. Ewell, P.E., at 757-664-6737.

Kenneth R. Turner, P.E.

Engineering Manager