REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Town of Pound is seeking proposals for wastewater treatment operations, maintenance, and management services. RFPs may be picked up in the Town of Pound office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or E-mailed or faxed at the applicant’s request. All respondents must comply with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and, upon request, must supply documentation of compliance to the Town of Pound. The Town of Pound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, or handicap. Local, minority, and female individuals are encouraged to participate.
For consideration, five (5) copies of the proposals must be received not later than 2:30 p.m. on 17 July, 2017. The submittals are to be marked on the outside “Proposal of Wastewater Treatment Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services.” All submissions must be mailed and received by the deadline and addressed to:
Town of Pound
P.O. Box 880
Pound, Virginia 24279
Telephone: (276) 796-5188
Facsimile: (276) 796-7289
The Town of Pound is seeking proposals for wastewater treatment operations, maintenance, and management services. RFPs may be picked up in the Town of Pound office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or E-mailed or faxed at the applicant’s request. All respondents must comply with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and, upon request, must supply documentation of compliance to the Town of Pound. The Town of Pound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, or handicap. Local, minority, and female individuals are encouraged to participate.
For consideration, five (5) copies of the proposals must be received not later than 2:30 p.m. on 17 July, 2017. The submittals are to be marked on the outside “Proposal of Wastewater Treatment Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services.” All submissions must be mailed and received by the deadline and addressed to:
Town of Pound
P.O. Box 880
Pound, Virginia 24279
Telephone: (276) 796-5188
Facsimile: (276) 796-7289
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
To All: I am trying to ensure that all potential bidders on our recent WWTP RFP have the same information relative to any questions asked of us and answered by us.
1. The latest info on Pound’s WWTP VPDES Permit # VA0061913is can be viewed by clicking here.
2. Average annual electrical consumption (total kilowatts and cost) for the WWTP and 2 lift stations. Lift Station 1 $7,040.64, Lift Station 2 $397.64, Sewer Plant $33,448.31 approximately $41,000 per year
3. Average annual chemical consumption (type of chemical, quantities and cost) That information is not currently available and is proprietary to Veolia of NA, our current contractor.
4. Does the Town of Pound have an occupational tax? Not at this time
5. What are the Town of Pound’s types and levels of insurance required? According to VACORP our current insurer, they advise that a contractor must carry at least $2,000,000 for each incident with the town as loss payee.
6. Will the Town of Pound be the purchaser of electricity, chemical, laboratory services and R & M equipment? (Sales tax concerns to the contactor will increase proposal cost) Currently Pound pays the electricity bill to AEP and plans to continue that practice. Chemical and lab are the contractor’s responsibility. R&M generally, Pound buys the part and the contractor installs it. There is a monthly R&M fee established and whatever is not used each month is reimbursed as a credit for the following month.
7. Sewer budget for last fiscal year can be downloaded here.
1. The latest info on Pound’s WWTP VPDES Permit # VA0061913is can be viewed by clicking here.
2. Average annual electrical consumption (total kilowatts and cost) for the WWTP and 2 lift stations. Lift Station 1 $7,040.64, Lift Station 2 $397.64, Sewer Plant $33,448.31 approximately $41,000 per year
3. Average annual chemical consumption (type of chemical, quantities and cost) That information is not currently available and is proprietary to Veolia of NA, our current contractor.
4. Does the Town of Pound have an occupational tax? Not at this time
5. What are the Town of Pound’s types and levels of insurance required? According to VACORP our current insurer, they advise that a contractor must carry at least $2,000,000 for each incident with the town as loss payee.
6. Will the Town of Pound be the purchaser of electricity, chemical, laboratory services and R & M equipment? (Sales tax concerns to the contactor will increase proposal cost) Currently Pound pays the electricity bill to AEP and plans to continue that practice. Chemical and lab are the contractor’s responsibility. R&M generally, Pound buys the part and the contractor installs it. There is a monthly R&M fee established and whatever is not used each month is reimbursed as a credit for the following month.
7. Sewer budget for last fiscal year can be downloaded here.
NOTICEs
Town of Pound Council Meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2017, at 6:00 pm at Town Hall Council Chambers in Pound, Virginia. For more information, please call Jenny Carter, Clerk Treasurer, at 276-796-5188.
- Town of Pound Regular Council Meetings will take place the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM for July 2016 through June 2017 at Pound Town Hall.
- Town of Pound Regular Planning Commission Meetings will take place the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 PM August 2016 through June 2017 at Pound Town Hall
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. To learn more about the town of Pound's policy on requesting information with a FOIA request click here.
Information you may not know
Mountain Empire Older Citizens uses Pound Town Hall as a satellite for their facility for quilting, games, and other activities for seniors. Transporation is provided by calling 276-523-4202.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones was arrested in this sleepy country town for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jones was in the area filming the Michael Apted film Coal Miner's Daughter. The movie starred Sissy Spacek and was filmed in around Wise County and neighboring Letcher County, KY. Jones was allowed to cool off and returned to filming the movie but giving law enforcement officials a handful during his incarceration.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones was arrested in this sleepy country town for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jones was in the area filming the Michael Apted film Coal Miner's Daughter. The movie starred Sissy Spacek and was filmed in around Wise County and neighboring Letcher County, KY. Jones was allowed to cool off and returned to filming the movie but giving law enforcement officials a handful during his incarceration.
Some Notable Residents
Glen Roberts (1912–1980) was a basketball star who played for Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA and held the national college scoring record from 1935-1949. He averaged 19 plus points per game in an era when game scores only averaged 30 to 35 points per game. Roberts was an All-American with his scoring featured in Ripley's "Believe It Or Not." His prolific scoring was in great part attributable to his being the first known basketball player to use a "jump shot." He played professional ball for Firestone of the "National Basketball League."
Former U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and his family originated from Pound VA. Much of his family still resides in Pound. Born in neighboring Kentucky (due to proximity of hospitals) Francis Gary's early years were spent living in Pound VA. His family moved for the sake of employment, to Michigan and then finally back to Grundy, VA.
Napoleon Hill (1883–1970), the American personal-success author of 'Think And Grow Rich' was born and grew up on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia near the town of Pound.
Edith Maxwell (1914-1979), a 21-year-old schoolteacher, became an overnight celebrity – for patricide she may or may not have committed. Seventy years later people still dispute whether Edith was guilty.
Former U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and his family originated from Pound VA. Much of his family still resides in Pound. Born in neighboring Kentucky (due to proximity of hospitals) Francis Gary's early years were spent living in Pound VA. His family moved for the sake of employment, to Michigan and then finally back to Grundy, VA.
Napoleon Hill (1883–1970), the American personal-success author of 'Think And Grow Rich' was born and grew up on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia near the town of Pound.
Edith Maxwell (1914-1979), a 21-year-old schoolteacher, became an overnight celebrity – for patricide she may or may not have committed. Seventy years later people still dispute whether Edith was guilty.
