The County of Bland, Bland County Service Authority, and Bland County Economic Development Authority invites Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms/individuals for general professional architectural and engineering services required to support a variety of infrastructure and public works projects. The County proposes to award a three-year term contract for indefinite-quantity architectural and civil engineering services. Services are anticipated to include general consulting, preliminary engineering, project design, inspection, representation with regulatory agencies, construction administration, etc. Additionally, services may include assisting the County with development of funding applications for federal/state/private funding including, but not limited to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Appalachian Regional Commission, USDA Rural Development, Economic Development Administration, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Transportation, South East Rural Community Assistance Project, Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission, and others. For projects successful in obtaining funding, the County reserves the right, if it so deems, to enter into negotiations with the selected firm for design, inspection and other related services for said projects as part of the services procured herein. Statements of Qualifications will be considered based on the following criteria: 1. Experience and qualifications of individuals available for assignment to the project. 2. Location of offeror's principal office and proximity to the County of Bland. 3. Relevant experience in providing similar services. 4. Past work for the County and nearby municipalities. 5. Capability to perform design and construction management in a timely manner. Questions related to this request may be directed to the Director of Public Works at rratliff@bland.org or at 276-688-4622. Proposers will be ranked, and negotiations will begin with the top-ranked offeror. If a contract is satisfactory and advantageous to the Public Body and can be negotiated at a price considered fair and reasonable, the award shall be made to that offeror. Otherwise, negotiations with the offeror ranked first shall be formally terminated and negotiations conducted with the offeror ranked second, and so on until a satisfactory contract is reached. The County of Bland reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any formalities or technicalities it deems appropriate. Minority and/or female owned businesses or firms are encouraged to apply. The County of Bland is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.