Before the final selection is made, all evaluation factors will be taken into consideration before awarding a contract for services. City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. City of Conway hereby notifies all those responding to this RFQ that, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Chapter 21, Title 42, of the U.S. Code) and Regulations promulgated in connection therewith, that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this RFQ, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to make submittals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Phase 1 100% engineering drawings must be completed and turned in to the City by June 3, 2024. Phase 1 construction work to be completed by October 2025. Insurance Requirements The successful proposers shall provide proof of all required insurance(s), including worker's compensation, auto and general liability. Worker's compensation shall include a minimum limit of $100,000 and commercial general liability coverage shall provide minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. This shall include coverage for premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability, independent contractors, and vehicles used in premises/operations, and errors and omissions. Errors & omission coverage shall include a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Insurance shall indemnify City against any and all claims arising under or as a result of the performance of the resulting contract. The City of Conway shall be named as an additional insured on all liability policies and expressed on the Certificate of Liability Insurance. Insurance shall indemnify City against any and all claims arising under or as a result of the performance of the contract resulting from this solicitation. The City of Conway must be provided notice prior to cancellation, modification or reduction in limits of any stipulated insurance. It is the responsibility of the vendor/contractor to ensure that all subcontractors / subconsultants comply with all insurance requirements of this solicitation and the resulting contract. Submit written questions to Ms. Amanda Hooper via email at ahooper@cityofconway.com. All questions related to this Request for Qualifications must clearly identify the name of the RFQ. The deadline for questions is 2:00 p.m., local time, on October 27, 2023. All Proposers must be properly licensed to do business in the State of South Carolina and must comply with the Code of Laws of South Carolina. The Proposer's company does not need to be based in South Carolina, but should be licensed to do business in South Carolina, and specifically City of Conway, if awarded a contract. The successful offeror must have all appropriate business license(s) prior to contract execution. Proposers that fail to comply with this requirement, may subject their Statement of Qualifications to being rejected as non-responsive.