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pteparation of the proposals are the responsibility of the respondents and will not be reimbursed by the Village of Gowanda. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason. Submission of a proposal does not constitute an offer or award of work or create any commitment on behalf of the Village. The Village reserves the right to negotiate the final agreement with the Consultant selected for the project, including the final scope of wotk and cost. Selection will be made by May 6th, 2026. VI. SELECTION CRITERIA The overall quality and completeness of the proposals will be assessed and evaluated with tespect to the following criteria: Experience: Specialized experience with respect to demonstrated programmatic and municipal brownfield redevelopment projects. Preference will be given to firms demonstrating experience with municipal brownfield program implementation. Past performance, televant experience, and municipal relationships in terms of project management and contract compliance are preferted. A list of all similar projects, scope and natute completed in the last five years will be used to determine the ptoposer's expettise, experience, and knowledge. 25% Technical Proposal: Proposals will be evaluated based on their quality, clarity, and demonstrated understanding of the project objectives and outcomes to be provided. The proposal must include a plan outlining how each item in the proposed Scope of Work will be addressed and what outcomes the Village can expect. 20% Team Composition: The proposed project team, project manager experience, and any subcontractors will be reviewed to identify capacity to assist with project implementation. The proposer must designate an individual as the Project Manager who will be directly responsible fot. all activities of the organization televant to this RFP and provide their resume showing qualifications, educational . background, training and experience. The project manager must have managed the implementation of at least one other project of a similar scope and nature. A description of the project must be submitted with the resume. 10% Implementation: An implementation schedule will be evaluated based on the ability to complete the ptoject within the time frame described in this RFP. The proposal must inclide an implementation schedule that lists all milestones for the development and implementation of project deliverables. 10% Location of the firm and proposed project team members will be evaluated relative to proximity to the project area and implications with respect to staff accessibility and travel-related expenses. 15% MWBE: Proposals that demonstrate how the required 30% MWBE goal will be obtained. 10% Cost Proposal: A Cost Proposal Outline must be submitted. Proposets must break down each task in the Scope of Work and assign a detail of cost for the action including personnel costs and reumbursable expenses. 10% It is the intention of Village of Gowanda to select one Consultant based solely on this RFP and the quality of the submittals received. Selected and non-selected firms will be notified in writing. The selected firm should be prepared to begin work immediately upon execution of an agreement. The tespondent shall comply with the relevant tetms and conditions of the State Contract under which the work is funded, included as Attachment A.