REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION FOR LEGAL BOND COUNSEL SERVICES

REQUEST FOR 

STATEMENTS OF 

QUALIFICATION FOR 

LEGAL BOND

 COUNSEL SERVICES

WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY

   The Wise County Public Service Authority (PSA) invites Statements of Qualification from qualified firms for legal bond counsel services required to support a variety of infrastructure and public works projects. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Small/MBE/WBE firms) are encouraged to submit proposals. The PSA proposes to award an annual contract (one year with an option for up to four (4) additional years) to at least one firm. Services are anticipated to include assistance with federal, state, and private funding programs including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, Appalachian Regional Commission, Rural Development, Economic Development Administration, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Health (Office of Drinking Water), Virginia Water Project, and the Virginia Coalfield Water Development Fund.

Statements of Qualification will be evaluated based on the following information:

    1. Experience and qualifications of individuals available for assignment to the project.

   2. Relevant experience in providing similar services.

   3. Past work for the PSA and nearby municipalities.

   Prospective submitters are requested to provide the following information at a minimum:

   1. Organizational structure and management for the project.

   2. Experience of your firm with similar projects.

    3. Names, address, and telephone number of three client references.

    4. Description of the experience of the key staff involved.

   5. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of person(s) within the firm who may be contacted for further information.

   Any questions regarding this invitation must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director at least seven (7) days prior to the proposal due date. Inquiries may be submitted via mail to the address below or via e-mail at 

cmcelroy@wisecountypsa.org.

    Statement of Qualifications are due in the office of the PSA no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025 and are to be sent to the attention of:

Cody A. McElroy, P.E.

Executive Director

Wise County PSA

5622 Industrial Park Rd 

Norton, VA 24273

    Two (2) hard copies and one electronic copy in pdf format are requested. The PSA reserves the right to issue written addenda to any inquires that alter the scope of the invitation. The PSA will not assume responsibility for oral instructions or interpretations. The PSA reserves the right to reject any or all requests or proposals at any time. The PSA may request additional information for clarification and/or amendment at any time.

     All respondents must conform to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and, upon request, supply documentation of compliance.

    The Wise County Public Service Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.

    Minority and female-owned firms are encouraged to participate.

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