eastern wv economic alliance request for qualifications for strategic communications plan

The Western Potomac Economic Partnership d/b/a The Eastern West Virginia Economic Alliance (EWVEA) is requesting Qualification and Experience Proposals from consultants/professional marketing and design firms to provide design and rebranding assistance to its agency. 

EWVEA will be evaluating submissions to this request and select a firm judged to be responsible and responsive to the request. EWVEA reserves the right to interview some or all prospective firms to discuss qualifications and experience. The format for submittals, information regarding the scope of work, and selection criteria used by EWVEA is available from the EWVEA Office, 226 Pilot Way, Martinsburg, WV 25405 or by visiting www.region9wv.com. 

One (1) original and five (5) copies of submittals of Qualification & Experience information from consultants must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked "Q&E Strategic Communications Plan" clearly labeled. Proposals must be submitted and time-stamped into the EWVEA office no later than January 3, 2025 at 2PM. Digital submissions in PDF format will also be accepted by emailing rsnavely@region9wv.com. Digital submissions are subject to the January 3, 2025 2PM receipt deadline. Failure to comply with the above-required information for EWVEA's review may result in disqualification of that firm. 

The EWVEA Selection Committee shall evaluate the statements of qualification, technical proposals and other material submitted by interested properly licensed firms. This competitive process is used to objectively select the organization that will provide the highest quality consulting services.  Accordingly, technical credentials and experience will be weighed heavily.  

EWVEA shall make positive efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for its supplies and services and shall allow these sources the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts. EWVEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services.

EWVEA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to take whatever action is in the best interest of the EWVEA Council.