Defense Communities 360 Headlines

King George County, Va., seeks proposals from qualified consultants with significant experience in preparing joint land use studies (JLUS) to conduct a JLUS for King George County, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, and the surrounding communities. Interested parties may obtain the RFP package by contacting the county’s procurement manager, Kelly S. Dixon CPPO CPPB, at 540/775-1657 or kdixon@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us …

The Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor, through the Harford County (Md.) Office of Procurement, is requesting bids for a review of telework/flexible commuting alternatives and best practices, along with a feasibility study, for the Aberdeen Proving Ground community. The project includes two parts: (1) A study of flexible commuting alternatives feasibility/best practice assessment looking at uses of flexible commuting policy and initiatives, preferably federal and DOD-oriented, from across the country as they relate to addressing traffic mitigation issues …

The Great Plains Development Authority has retained Jorgenson Consulting to conduct a national search for an experienced economic development professional with both business investment experience and a background in industrial property development. Candidates with a background in planning, engineering property management, site location consulting, land use planning and public finance should consider applying …

The county of Accomack, Va., has issued a request for proposals to solicit consulting services to prepare and complete a joint land use study for the county and Navy Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, Va., pursuant to the scope of work in the RFP. Accomack County and SCSC desire that the JLUS work products and deliverables listed in the scope of work be completed by March 31, 2014. A non-mandatory, pre-solicitation conference will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 …

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has issued a request for proposals for consulting services for a statewide economic impact analysis. The RFP can be obtained by visiting LED’s website or by contacting Paul Sawyer, Director of Federal Programs, LED, at Paul.Sawyer@la.gov or 225/342-5443. Deadline for receipt of written inquiries is 5 p.m. CST, Friday, Dec. 28. Proposals must be received by LED, Room 229, Capitol Annex Building, 1051 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, by 4:30 p.m. CST, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, to be considered.

The city of Portales, N.M., is accepting separate, competitive sealed proposals for professional services for two separate RFPs: (1) a regional growth website administrator/promotional community video contractor to carry out recommendations found in the joint land use study and regional growth management plan; and (2) a regional growth land use contractor to carry out recommendations found in the joint land use study and regional growth management plan …

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments invites qualified firms or teams to provide consulting services to complete two studies needed to implement the Joint Base Charleston joint land use study — a transfer of development rights study and a study to assess and mitigate maritime traffic along the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor …

The Camden County Board of Commissioners, jointly with the city of Kingsland, city of St. Mary’s, city of Woodbine and the Camden County Joint Development Authority, are seeking planning firms to provide professional planning services to support the development of a joint land use study for Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. The county will accept sealed statements of qualifications and cost proposals from qualified firms until 2:00 p.m. EST on Dec. 4. Visit the county’s website and click the “Bid Opportunities” tab for the full RFP.

The McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority, a political subdivision of the state of Georgia, is seeking qualified candidates for the director of development and operations. The director of development and operations will be responsible for project planning, development, construction, maintenance and management of facilities and infrastructure, and will perform other selective administrative functions …

The Air Force is requesting qualifications from companies interested in leasing a combined heat and power plant at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska. The 22.5-megawatt coal power plant at the central Alaska facility is running below capacity and has the potential to generate more power than is needed for the installation, according to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. If the plant was operated under an enhanced use lease, the excess power could be sold to the Alaska power grid, improving energy security for the area …