RFQ_Kittitas County_CWU Technology Transfer Center Study (2)

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10/30/24, 9:11 AM has been achieved. newspaper -text (28).html Section L: Describe what data you will collect to determine whether the outcome is being achieved. Section M: Describe the data collection procedure including when data will be collected, from whom and by whom. Section N: The estimated median hourly wage of the jobs created when development occurs. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL: If you wish to be considered for work under this RFQ, you must be a registered consultant on the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington — Shared Small Works and Consultant Roster (https://mrscrosters.org). Proposals for the subject study will be received at the Office of the Department of Public Works, 411 North Ruby St., Suite 1, Ellensburg, Washington, until 4:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 2024. Each RFQ to be considered must be submitted and sealed in an envelope plainly marked with the name of the Consultant and "Proposal for Kittitas County CWU Technology Transfer Center Study" on the outside of the envelope and addressed to the Kittitas County Department of Public Works, 411 North Ruby St., Suite 1, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Kittitas County shall assume no responsibility for the delay in the U.S. Mail service resulting in a quotation being received late. Submittals received after 4:00 PM local time on November 22, 2024, will be disregarded. The County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases associated with this project. The County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. SELECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE: Kittitas County selection will be based on: 1. Qualifications and experience of project personnel to perform the work (maximum 20 points) 2. Experience working with Kittitas County staff on locally funded or grant -funded projects (maximum 30 points) 3. Project understanding and approach (maximum 35 points) 4. Demonstrated experience with similar projects (maximum 35 points) 5. Demonstrated ability to keep project on time and within budget (20 points) Responders are directed as follows: 1. The maximum number of pages (double -sided) is ten and shall be in 12-point font — including all graphics. 2. A cover letter shall be provided in addition to the ten -page (double sided) limit. Cover letter shall include the firm name as listed on the MRSC web site and contact information. 3. Submit four paper, bound copies of the submittal. 4. Failure in following submittal requirements are subject to rejection. Kittitas County selection will be based on the review and ranking of qualifications submitted. The submittals will be evaluated by a committee which may include representatives from Kitttias County, Central Washington University and community economic development organization. The review committee will score the submittals and caucus on selection results. If the review committee agrees to select without interviewing, successful consultant(s) will be noticed. If the selection committee desires interviewing prospective firms, firms will be invited with appropriate lead time for scheduling. Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged, minority and women owned consultant firms to respond. Anticipated Milestone Dates and Tasks November 22, 2024 - Deadline for RFQ submittals December 2, 2024 - Review and Selection of Firms to Interview December 19, 2024 - Interview and Reference Checks December 30, 2024 - Selection of firms and prepare contracts file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text (28).html 2/4