for a Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property Capital Region Water Administrative Offices 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-525-7677 www.capitalregionwater.com
Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property Invitation Capital Region Water (CRW) is requesting Proposals for the professional services and expertise of a licensed land surveyor to establish and verify the boundaries of the approximately 8,000 acres of CRW property surrounding the DeHart Reservoir in Clarks Valley, Pennsylvania. Proposal Process Schedule Task Date RFP Issued April 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date June 5, 2015 by 4:00 PM EST Interview Period (if deemed necessary) June 15-19, 2015 Selection of Consultant June 24, 2015 General Information and Background CRW owns approximately 8,000 acres in Rush Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The land (largely forested) surrounds the DeHart Reservoir the primary drinking water source for the City of Harrisburg and nearby communities. The DeHart Reservoir is made possible due to an impoundment of Clark Creek, a high quality, cold water fishery. CRW is interested in a boundary survey to confirm the location of property lines for management and planning purposes, including conservation protection. CRW s Board and staff desires a comprehensive management approach to the acreage owned in Clarks Valley, including an option for the land to be conserved in long-term perpetuity. The property boundary survey is a single component of a plan that may include a legal analysis of permanent conservation protection (i.e., restriction or easement), forest management services, and source water protection planning. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for a forest stewardship plan and legal assistance are also attached hereto. Proposers are welcome and encouraged to submit additional Proposals if the professional or firm can demonstrate expertise in multiple facets of ecosystem management, surveying, and legal analysis. Proposal Requirements Scope of Work CRW has outlined the scope of work below. Please reference and provide a response to CRW s scope and specific tasks. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Boundary Survey_final draft.docx Page 1 of 5
Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property Task: Perform a boundary retracement survey in accordance with the Manual of Practice for Professional Land Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish the real property title or rights of the referenced CRW properties. a) Consultant will commission the performance of a Title Report for the applicable subject tracts comprising the above mentioned 8,000 acres. b) Consultant will review the resultant Title Report to identify elements therein requiring location on the face of the earth and depiction on the record plat of final survey. c) Consultant will perform a field run boundary retracement survey for the subject property including the location of adjoining property boundary evidence as necessary for the proper determination of the record boundary of the CRW property. d) Consultant shall determine the title boundaries and rights encumbering the subject tracts, including updated legal descriptions and the monumentation of external/perimeter property corners based upon this determination. e) Consultant shall provide a record plat of survey, deliverables in both hardcopy and portable document format (PDF), based on the above, of the perimeter of the property owned by CRW and all easements, rights-of-way or other matters affecting property within CRW boundaries. Internal tract lines shall be depicted. f) Consultant shall provide written legal descriptions of all property easements, improvements, encumbrances, elements, etc. impacting title or rights of the property. g) Consultant shall provide a certified survey report detailing the performance of this survey. h) Consultant shall provide all data layers and associated annotation developed for the various boundaries, easements, right-of-ways, etc. in ESRI-based geodatabase format for incorporation into CRW s enterprise GIS. Optional task: Identifying and marking of the property boundary lines in addition to the property corners using informational signage provided by CRW, marking paint, and/or a combination. If requested, this task will be completed in close coordination with CRW field operations staff. Deliverable Schedule CRW anticipates the development of the Property Boundary Survey and associated tasks to take approximately three (3) months to complete. Please provide a review of CRW s preliminary schedule in the Proposal, including an estimate of time required to complete initial planning and research. Please also submit a schedule for completion of the land survey and associated report. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Boundary Survey_final draft.docx Page 2 of 5
Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property Proposal Qualifications Qualifications Must be a Pennsylvania licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with no less than five (5) years of experience providing land surveys (include licenses and memberships in professional organizations) No less than five (5) years of experience evaluating and reporting upon legal title to, and encumbrances upon, real estate property parcels in Pennsylvania, including legal expertise necessary to identify, assess and resolve conflicts, discrepancies, irregularities, and claims regarding property boundaries or title Proposal (limit to 3 pages) Provide a work plan summarizing your understanding and approach for the scope of work outlined above. The Proposal should also include the following: Technical description outlining research and surveying methodology, including but not limited to, information assembly process, sequencing of tasks, and a schedule/timeline of deliverables Approach to title search and analysis, including how you might identify and manage potential conflicts of interest Time availability to devote to this project Any additional information which may distinguish the surveyor from others, including background or special expertise Any additional ways in which scope of work/associated tasks could be improved or enhanced to CRW s benefit Credentials/proof of training and insurance (may include as additional attachment if referenced) Provide a not-to-exceed fee, including all expenses under the scope of work. In addition to the fee, please include the estimated fee schedule that outlines major tasks and the hourly rate for field work, hourly rate for any additional administrative work, including research and writing, and an hourly rate for travel time. Please also include a separate, not-to-exceed fee for marking property boundary lines. Reference Letters Provide up to three (3) relevant references from entities with whom similar work was performed in scope to the requirements of this RFP. Please include a description of the land surveying services and description of title search and analysis performed. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Boundary Survey_final draft.docx Page 3 of 5
Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property Submission of Proposals Interested individuals or firms should submit their Proposal, clearly labeled Proposal Enclosed Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property, by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2015. Please submit electronically in PDF format via email to tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com and mail one (1) hard copy to: Attn: Tanya Dierolf Sustainability Manager Capital Region Water 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Selection Criteria Evaluation and selection of Proposals will be based on content and responsiveness to all Proposal requirements. It is the intent of CRW to review Proposals within two weeks of receipt and, if necessary, select no more than three (3) consultants to conduct phone interviews. Following review, CRW will select a surveyor who offers the highest quality services and with a price structure that is within the best interest to CRW. It is CRW s goal to select a consultant at the June 24, 2015 Board Meeting and issue a Notice to Proceed by July 1, 2015. CRW reserves the right to require any firm to submit additional information deemed necessary in evaluating the Proposals and reserves the right to negotiate final contract, scope of services and cost with the selected surveyor. General Terms CRW reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to select the Proposal that it determines to be in the best interest of CRW. The contract is subject to the approval of CRW s Board of Directors and is effective only upon their approval. Proposals will remain effective for CRW review and approval for 60 days from the deadline for submitting Proposals. The proposer is encouraged to add, modify, or clarify any scope of work items it deems appropriate to develop a high quality plan at the lowest possible cost. All changes shall be explicitly listed and explained. However, the scope of work proposed must accomplish the goals and work stated in the RFP. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Boundary Survey_final draft.docx Page 4 of 5
Boundary Survey of the DeHart Reservoir Property If proposer incorporates CRW branding into the Proposal, brand standards should be met. Please see http://capitalregionwater.com/media-kit/ for additional information. Attachments Project Site Map Forest Stewardship RFP Legal Services RFP If there are any questions regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact Tanya Dierolf at Capital Region Water, 212 Locust St. Suite 302, Harrisburg, PA 17101, by email at tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com, or by phone at 717-525-7677. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Boundary Survey_final draft.docx Page 5 of 5
Attachments
FOREST C NORTH WOLFE OAK ARCH MILL SCHAFFER BECHTEL SIMON RAKERS MILL ENGLE PINE WISE STATE DEITRICH DAIRY KOCHER LOCUST HENNINGER SNAPPER MATTER ROMBERGER DEEP HOLLOW MANORS FIELD FISHER CROSSROADS SPECKTOWN MOUNTAIN WOLF POND LONG CABIN INDIAN TRAIL GUN CLUB SUNSHINE CHESTNUT SPRING 209 POTTSVILLE SCHREFFLER UNST691 HILL PARK LAWLEY FIRSTNORTH THIRD MEDCO MAIN FIR GLEN PARK LYKENS D B E C A RACE PINE MACHAMER BEAR VALLEY DAYTON 209 FAIRVIEW SLANT JULIAN FIFTH BROAD GRUBB COLLIERY MARKET BOYER Privately Owned Parcels within Watershed CARL SOUTH BERRY MOUNTAIN CHESTNUT PEARL RED HILL GREENLAND RED HILL STONE HOUSE HOUTZ REINERS SCHOOL DRY RUN BOHRS Schuylkill County (not owned by Capital Region Water, Assumed Private) GOLD MINE CAMP EARTH HARMAN TWO MILE Route 325 AZALEA SUNRISE STAHLS POWELLS VALLEY EARTH MOUNTAIN HOUSE UNST337 UNST338 Capital Region Water's Transmission Water Main to Water Services Center HOLTZMAN HEMLOCK WEST CROSS CARSONVILLE MIDDLE WHITE OAK BACK TURKEY RIDGE UNST334 UNST336 CLARKS VALLEY Capital Region Water's Parcels surrounding the DeHart Reservoir SHOOP RUMMEL UNST333 CARSONVILLE RATTLING RUN United States owned Parcel (Appalachian Trail) WEIS Fort Indiantown Gap (Military Installation) Lebanon County DeHart Reservoir and Surrounding Properties CRW Water Transmission Line CRW Owned Parcels Streams Privately Owned Parcels Dauphin County MUMMA FISHING CREEK VALLEY MOUNTAIN MCLEAN FOGARTY ANTENNA MOUNTAIN AMMO FARMALL MORRISSEY FIREHOUSE LOG CABIN DeHart Reservoir PA State Game Land 1 inch = 7,000 feet O April 24, 2015
for a Forest Stewardship Plan of the DeHart Reservoir Property Capital Region Water Administrative Offices 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-525-7677 www.capitalregionwater.com
Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property Invitation Capital Region Water (CRW) is requesting Proposals for a Consulting Forester (CF) to assist in the management of the approximately 8,000 acres CRW owns surrounding the DeHart Reservoir in Clarks Valley, Pennsylvania. CRW is seeking the services of a CF to prepare a forest management plan that will guide forest and water management efforts for the next 10 years. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for surveying services for a property/boundary assessment is also attached hereto. Proposers are welcome and encouraged to submit additional Proposals if the professional or firm can demonstrate expertise in multiple facets of ecosystem management and surveying. Proposal Process Schedule Task Date RFPs Issued April 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date June 5, 2015 by 4:00 PM EST Interview Period June 15-19, 2015 Selection of Consultants/Teams June 24, 2015 General Information and Background CRW owns approximately 8,000 acres in Rush Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The land (largely forested) surrounds the DeHart Reservoir the primary drinking water source for the City of Harrisburg and nearby communities. The DeHart Reservoir is made possible due to an impoundment of Clark Creek, a high quality, cold water fishery. Protection of this raw water source is of utmost importance to the staff and Board of CRW. In addition to water quality concerns, CRW is also responsible for a downstream conservation release benefitting Clarks Creek. CRW oversees the management of the watershed and forest related activities. CRW is interested in retaining full ownership of the property and actively managing it to ensure long-term watershed and ecosystem health. Specifically, CRW is interested in sustainable management in order to preserve the natural filtration that ultimately minimizes water treatment costs. CRW also recognizes potential to generate revenue and seeks an assessment of the viability of economic opportunities in timber and non-timber products. To date, the land has not been actively managed. Forest management contracts have existed in the past and portions of the property have been timbered for hardwood and pulpwood sales. This management has been piecemeal with varying levels of success. CRW s Board and staff desire to see a comprehensive management approach to the acreage owned in Clarks Valley, including an option for the land to be conserved in long-term perpetuity. The Consulting Forester contracted under this Proposal should A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Forest Stewardship Plan_final draft.docx Page 1 of 5
Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property be prepared to coordinate closely with personnel and consultants preparing, developing and implementing a comprehensive watershed stewardship plan. The Forest Stewardship Plan is a single component of a plan likely to include a legal analysis of permanent conservation protection (i.e., restriction or easement), surveying services, and source water protection planning. Although, CRW is not interested in expanding recreation access to the property due to safety and security concerns, CRW is interested in continuing its partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. A portion of CRW s land is enrolled in the Public Access Program Cooperative Forest Game Use Project Agreement granting hunting and hiking access to the property in unrestricted zones. More specifically, CRW desires to see a plan that satisfies the stewardship goals below: 1) Water: Preserve and/or enhance the high quality drinking water by improving the capacity of the system to produce the resource. Watershed security must also be maintained to insure the safety of the supply. Critical riparian buffer zones must be maintained and established as necessary. All water resources on the property must be recognized, including any springs, tributaries, and wetlands. In addition, the plan must complement existing operations and source water protection efforts that provide drinking water to nearly 67,000 people. 2) Revenue: Improve the capacity of the watershed and downstream properties to produce carbon-friendly revenue options. Revenue streams will allow CRW to enhance and protect the asset. This includes sustainable timber harvesting and monetizing of ecosystem services. 3) Ecosystem health: Maintain and enhance long-term ecosystem health and viability. Identify and conserve high priority conservation areas, contribute to the conservation of biological diversity and habitat, and actively manage the property for resiliency to withstand threats (invasive species, particularly Hemlock woolly adelgid and gypsy moth, storms, insect invasions, changing climate). 4) Compliance and recordkeeping: Ensure any active management of the property exceeds any federal, state and local requirements and best practices. Implementation of the plan must be monitored and documented with incremental benchmarks. Proposal Requirements Scope of Work CRW has outlined the scope of work below. Please reference and provide a response to CRW s scope and specific tasks. Task 1: Prepare a 10-year Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) compliant forest management plan consistent with CRW s overarching stewardship goals for the property A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Forest Stewardship Plan_final draft.docx Page 2 of 5
Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property a) Assess current forest conditions and produce an inventory of resources on the property, including general tree communities/composition, health, and regeneration potential b) Identify any invasive species of concern and propose appropriate management techniques c) Divide the property by specific management zones to allow for optimal forest health and water protection. A water resources/riparian inventory should be considered d) Provide a harvest schedule and recommendations for long-term management of the property describing how planned activities will achieve stewardship goals e) Provide projected revenue estimates based on production capacity Task 2: Provide an examination of potential revenue from non-timber resources a) Evaluate current and future markets for ecosystem services b) Citing specific examples, discuss the policies and implementation process necessary to enter markets c) Based on the above evaluation, produce a recommendation Optional task: Perform a boundary retracement survey in accordance with the Manual of Practice for Professional Land Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish the real property title or rights of the referenced CRW properties. See the attached Boundary Survey RFP for the scope of work. Deliverable Schedule CRW anticipates the development of the Forest Stewardship Plan and associated tasks to take approximately three (3) months to complete with a separate contract for ongoing consulting services outside the initial scope of work. Please provide a review of CRW s preliminary schedule and any suggested variations in the Proposal. Proposal Qualifications CF Qualifications Must be a graduate of a Society of American Foresters accredited School of Forestry Demonstration of experience in forest management, related to and not necessarily limited to: - Forest management planning - Marketing of forest products - Certified timber and timberland appraising - Erosion and sedimentation plans - Sustainable forest stewardship - Forest economics/ecosystem valuation A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Forest Stewardship Plan_final draft.docx Page 3 of 5
Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property - Carbon sequestration - Game and forest related activity - Hydrology, water quality and watershed management - Mapping and geographic information systems - Surveying/spatial analysis Proposal (limit to 3 pages) Provide a work plan summarizing your understanding and approach for the scope of work outlined above. The Proposal should also include the following: Qualifications and experience of provided services similar to those required by this RFP Time availability to devote to this project Any additional information which may distinguish the CF from others, including background or special expertise Any additional ways in which scope of work/associated tasks could be improved or enhanced to CRW s benefit Credentials/proof of training and insurance (may include as additional attachment if referenced) Provide a not-to-exceed fee including all expenses under the scope of work. In addition to the fee, please include the estimated fee schedule that outlines major tasks and the hourly rate for field work, hourly rate for any additional administrative work, including research and sale prep, and an hourly rate for travel time. Reference Letters Provide up to three (3) relevant references from entities with whom similar work was performed in scope to the requirements of this RFP. Submission of Proposals Interested individuals or firms should submit their Proposal, clearly labeled Proposal Enclosed Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property, by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2015. Please submit electronically in PDF format via email to tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com and mail one (1) hard copy to: Attn: Tanya Dierolf Sustainability Manager Capital Region Water 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Forest Stewardship Plan_final draft.docx Page 4 of 5
Forest Stewardship Plan for the DeHart Reservoir Property Selection Criteria Evaluation and selection of Proposals will be based on content and responsiveness to all Proposal requirements. It is the intent of CRW to review CF Proposals within two weeks of receipt, and select no more than three (3) CF s to conduct phone interviews. Following discussions, CRW will select a CF who offers the highest quality services and with a price structure that is within the best interest to CRW. It is CRW s goal to select the CF at the June 24, 2015 Board Meeting and issue a Notice to Proceed by July 1, 2015. CRW reserves the right to require any firm to submit additional information deemed necessary in evaluating the Proposals and reserves the right to negotiate final contract, scope of services and cost with the selected CF. General Terms CRW reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to select the Proposal that it determines to be in the best interest of CRW. The contract is subject to the approval of CRW s Board of Directors and is effective only upon their approval. Proposals will remain effective for CRW review and approval for 60 days from the deadline for submitting Proposals. The proposer is encouraged to add to, modify, or clarify any scope of work items it deems appropriate to develop a high quality plan at the lowest possible cost. All changes shall be explicitly listed and explained. However, the scope of work proposed must accomplish the goals and work stated in the RFP. If proposer incorporates CRW branding into the Proposal, brand standards should be met. Please see http://capitalregionwater.com/media-kit/ for additional information. Attachments Project Site Map Property Boundary RFP If there are any questions regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact Tanya Dierolf at Capital Region Water, 212 Locust St. Suite 302, Harrisburg, PA 17101, by email at tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com, or by phone at 717-525-7677. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Forest Stewardship Plan_final draft.docx Page 5 of 5
for Legal Services Conservation Transactions of the DeHart Reservoir Property Capital Region Water Administrative Offices 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-525-7677 www.capitalregionwater.com
Legal Services Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property Invitation Capital Region Water (CRW) is requesting proposals to contract for legal services for the remainder of 2015. As permanent land conservation options are considered to protect the property surrounding the DeHart Reservoir just north of Harrisburg, legal assistance is needed to advise and negotiate on behalf of CRW. Proposal Process Schedule Task Date RFPs Issued April 24, 2015 Proposal Due Date June 5, 2015 by 4:00 PM EST Interview Period (if deemed necessary) June 15-19, 2015 Selection of Attorney/Firm June 24, 2015 General Information and Background CRW owns approximately 8,000 acres in Rush Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The land (largely forested) surrounds the DeHart Reservoir the primary drinking water source for the City of Harrisburg and nearby communities. The DeHart Reservoir is made possible due to an impoundment of Clark Creek, a high quality, cold water fishery. Protection of this raw water source is of utmost importance to the staff and Board of CRW. CRW s Board and staff desires a comprehensive management approach to the acreage owned in Clarks Valley, including an option for the land to be conserved in long-term perpetuity. In addition to a legal analysis of permanent conservation protection (i.e., restriction or easement), CRW is interested in forest management services and source water protection planning as elements of a comprehensive stewardship plan for the property. CRW is interested in retaining full ownership of the property and actively managing it to ensure long-term watershed and ecosystem health, in order to preserve the natural filtration that ultimately minimizes water treatment costs. To date, the land has not been actively managed. Legal counsel contracted under this Proposal should be prepared to coordinate closely with personnel and consultants preparing, developing and implementing additional elements of a comprehensive watershed stewardship plan. More specifically, CRW desires a plan that satisfies the stewardship goals below: A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Legal Services_final draft.docx Page 1 of 5
Legal Services Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property 1) Water: Preserve and/or enhance the high quality drinking water by improving the capacity of the system to produce the resource. Watershed security must also be maintained to insure the safety of the supply. Critical riparian buffer zones must be maintained and established as necessary. All water resources on the property must be recognized, including any springs, tributaries, and wetlands. In addition, the plan must complement existing operations and source water protection efforts that provide drinking water to nearly 67,000 people. 2) Revenue: Improve the capacity of the watershed and downstream properties to produce carbon-friendly revenue options. Revenue streams will allow CRW to enhance and protect the asset. This includes sustainable timber harvesting and monetizing of ecosystem services. 3) Ecosystem health: Maintain and enhance long-term ecosystem health and viability. Identify and conserve high priority conservation areas, contribute to the conservation of biological diversity and habitat, and actively manage the property for resiliency to withstand threats (invasive species, particularly Hemlock woolly adelgid and gypsy moth, storms, insect invasions, changing climate). 4) Compliance and recordkeeping: Ensure any active management of the property exceeds any federal, state and local requirements and best practices. Implementation of the plan must be monitored and documented with incremental benchmarks. Proposal Requirements Scope of Work CRW has outlined the scope of work below. Please reference and provide a response to CRW s scope and specific tasks. Task 1: Provide an evaluation of permanent land conservation options for CRW, including and not limited to a deed restriction or conservation easement, consistent with CRW s desire to retain ownership and oil/gas/mineral/timber rights and partial enforcement authority of any agreement Task 2: Provide ongoing legal services to CRW as a conservation restriction/easement is proposed, negotiated and finalized a) Advise on property, real estate, and conservation-related matters and transactions b) Review, draft and negotiate real estate and conservation agreements c) Advise on legal issues relate to a municipal authority d) Make written or oral reports to the Board of Directors and attend meetings as necessary e) Prepare legal documents as necessary f) Assist and cooperate with CRW staff, consultants, and general counsel A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Legal Services_final draft.docx Page 2 of 5
Legal Services Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property g) Other legal services as needed Deliverable Schedule CRW has been approached to enter into a conservation easement and is expecting to continue negotiations through 2015. The complete scope of services needed is evolving as is a more specific timetable. Proposal Qualifications Qualifications Currently licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania Demonstration of experience in conservation-related legal transactions, related to and not necessarily limited to: - Real estate - Restrictions and easements - Land use - Municipal and/or nonprofit law - Conservation finance - Planning - Title work Proposal (limit to 3 pages) Please provide a summary in response to the scope of work outlined above. The Proposal should also include the following: Description of legal experience advising clients similar to CRW in similar matters Specific qualifications of the attorney assigned to the representation (education, position in firm, years and types of experience, etc.) Time availability to devote to this project Any additional information which may distinguish the attorney from others, including background or special expertise Any additional ways in which scope of work/associated tasks could be improved or enhanced to CRW s benefit Provide a proposed price, including information on the hourly billing rates of each attorney or other legal staff expected to work on this representation and charges for any expenses (research, copies, etc.). Proposer should be prepared to submit detailed billing statements for all services billed at an hourly rate and, if necessary, broken down into time increments of a quarter hour, and summaries of work performed. Alternatively, CRW would also consider billing Proposals such as flat rates or a A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Legal Services_final draft.docx Page 3 of 5
Legal Services Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property monthly charge for fees. The cost Proposal should provide some assurance of expected costs relative to an estimated time commitment. Reference Letters Provide up to three (3) relevant references from entities with whom similar work was performed in scope to the requirements of this RFP. Please include a description of the legal services and representation on behalf of the client. Submission of Proposals Interested individuals or firms should submit their Proposal, clearly labeled Proposal Enclosed Legal Services - Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property, by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2015. Please submit electronically in PDF format via email to tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com and mail one (1) hard copy to: Attn: Tanya Dierolf Sustainability Manager Capital Region Water 212 Locust Street, Suite 302 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Selection Criteria Evaluation and selection of Proposals will be based on content and responsiveness to all Proposal requirements. It is the intent of CRW to review Proposals within two weeks of receipt. CRW reserves the right to conduct interviews as appropriate. Following discussions, CRW will select legal services by the individual/firm offering the highest quality services and with a price structure that is within the best interest to CRW. It is CRW s goal to select the individual/firm at the June 24, 2015 Board Meeting and issue a Notice to Proceed by July 1, 2015. CRW reserves the right to require any firm to submit additional information deemed necessary in evaluating the Proposals and reserves the right to negotiate final contract, scope of services and cost. General Terms CRW reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to select the Proposal that it determines to be in the best interest of CRW. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Legal Services_final draft.docx Page 4 of 5
Legal Services Conservation Transactions for the DeHart Reservoir Property The contract is subject to the approval of CRW s Board of Directors and is effective only upon their approval. Proposals will remain effective for CRW review and approval for 60 days from the deadline for submitting Proposals. The proposer is encouraged to add to, modify, or clarify any scope of work items it deems appropriate to develop a high quality plan at the lowest possible cost. All changes shall be explicitly listed and explained. However, the scope of work proposed must accomplish the goals and work stated in the RFP. If proposer incorporates CRW branding into the Proposal, brand standards should be met. Please see http://capitalregionwater.com/media-kit/ for additional information. Attachment Project Site Map If there are any questions regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact Tanya Dierolf at Capital Region Water, 212 Locust St. Suite 302, Harrisburg, PA 17101, by email at tanya.dierolf@capitalregionwater.com, or by phone at 717-525-7677. A:\Sustainability\DeHart Comprehensive Management\RFP_Legal Services_final draft.docx Page 5 of 5