The City of Norfolk will receive proposals relative to the provision of engineering and related services in connection with the renovation/replacement of neighborhood water and sanitary sewer systems.

Proposals will be accepted in the Director's Office, Department of Utilities, 400 Granby Street, 2 nd Floor, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, until 3:00 PM, December 22, 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. Federal funding is being sought for these projects. In accordance with federal funding requirements, firms submitting proposals must comply with the following: The President's Executive Order #11246 prohibiting discrimination in employment regarding race, color, creed, sex, or national origin; the President's Executive Orders #12138 and 11625 regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Bidders must certify that they do not or will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.

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. Should any addenda be necessary, copies will be sent only to those who are listed on the RFP Proposal list. For project related questions contact Ben Tokarz at 757-664-6735. To receive a copy of the Request for Proposal contact Tonia Woodley at 757.664.6767.

Kenneth R. Turner, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Department of Utilities