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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL CONSULTING
AND TRAINING SUPPORT
The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority (BEDA) is seeking qualification proposals from consulting professionals familiar with manufacturing business. Qualification statements should include experience in training, planning, and operational support for manufacturing companies. This effort is a part of the Bluefield BUILD program, an SBA E2G funded initiative. Consultants will work through BEDA and other project partners as may be required to support the implementation and execution of technical and training assistance for participating manufacturing businesses across the Southern West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia region.
BEDA is seeking subject matter expert consulting professionals familiar with technical application and training experience in collective, collaborative, and one-on-one business environments for the purpose of providing services including but not limited to the following:
1.Growth Readiness, Strategic and Operational Planning
2.Capacity Building and Process Improvement
3.Federal Contracting Readiness & Engagement
4.Regulatory & System Compliance
5.Quality Systems
6.Financial Systems & Opportunity Costing
7.Business Development & Customer Management
8.Program & Opportunity Capitalization
9.Operational and Process Management Systems
10.Market & Opportunity Research
11.Marketing & Digital Presence Development
12.Supply Chain Management & Optimization
13.Manufacturing Equipment Operation
14.Automation, Robotics, & AI Integration
15.Process Equipment, Analysis & Continuous Improvement
16.Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
17.Health and Safety Planning & Implementation
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical/training expertise, management and staffing capabilities and related prior technical/training experience (minimum of three examples).
The purpose of the competitive process is to objectively select the firms who will provide the highest quality of training and technical services in the areas specified. Technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily and interested consultants should provide statements for all services that may apply to them. Selected respondents will be interviewed, and the firms ranked, most qualified will be selected to enter fee/contract negotiations as needed as the program progresses.
Please submit a digital copy and five (5) printed copies of all requested information to:
Sam Wolford, Executive Director
Bluefield WV EDA
RE: E2G Technical Consultant
500 Bland Street
Third Floor
Bluefield, WV 24701
or hand deliver proposals to the BEDA's office located on the Third Floor of the Bluefield Area
Arts Center located at 500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV.
Proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis through June 30th 2026.
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project will be undertaken using Small Business Administration E2G Program Funding with a project conclusion required by September 29, 2026. For additional information about the project and specifics around each of the primary service areas please contact Sam Wolford at wswolford@bluewv.org or (304) 902-2332 ext. 2405.
BEDA will afford full opportunity for minority and/or women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability in the contract awards.
BEDA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals.
AND TRAINING SUPPORT
The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority (BEDA) is seeking qualification proposals from consulting professionals familiar with manufacturing business. Qualification statements should include experience in training, planning, and operational support for manufacturing companies. This effort is a part of the Bluefield BUILD program, an SBA E2G funded initiative. Consultants will work through BEDA and other project partners as may be required to support the implementation and execution of technical and training assistance for participating manufacturing businesses across the Southern West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia region.
BEDA is seeking subject matter expert consulting professionals familiar with technical application and training experience in collective, collaborative, and one-on-one business environments for the purpose of providing services including but not limited to the following:
1.Growth Readiness, Strategic and Operational Planning
2.Capacity Building and Process Improvement
3.Federal Contracting Readiness & Engagement
4.Regulatory & System Compliance
5.Quality Systems
6.Financial Systems & Opportunity Costing
7.Business Development & Customer Management
8.Program & Opportunity Capitalization
9.Operational and Process Management Systems
10.Market & Opportunity Research
11.Marketing & Digital Presence Development
12.Supply Chain Management & Optimization
13.Manufacturing Equipment Operation
14.Automation, Robotics, & AI Integration
15.Process Equipment, Analysis & Continuous Improvement
16.Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
17.Health and Safety Planning & Implementation
Procurement of said services shall be in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G. All consultants interested in being considered for this project must submit a proposal detailing qualifications, technical/training expertise, management and staffing capabilities and related prior technical/training experience (minimum of three examples).
The purpose of the competitive process is to objectively select the firms who will provide the highest quality of training and technical services in the areas specified. Technical qualifications and experience will be weighed heavily and interested consultants should provide statements for all services that may apply to them. Selected respondents will be interviewed, and the firms ranked, most qualified will be selected to enter fee/contract negotiations as needed as the program progresses.
Please submit a digital copy and five (5) printed copies of all requested information to:
Sam Wolford, Executive Director
Bluefield WV EDA
RE: E2G Technical Consultant
500 Bland Street
Third Floor
Bluefield, WV 24701
or hand deliver proposals to the BEDA's office located on the Third Floor of the Bluefield Area
Arts Center located at 500 Bland Street, Bluefield, WV.
Proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis through June 30th 2026.
Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project will be undertaken using Small Business Administration E2G Program Funding with a project conclusion required by September 29, 2026. For additional information about the project and specifics around each of the primary service areas please contact Sam Wolford at wswolford@bluewv.org or (304) 902-2332 ext. 2405.
BEDA will afford full opportunity for minority and/or women-owned business enterprises to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability in the contract awards.
BEDA reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals.
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