Hire an Architect/Engineer

​​​​​To hire an architect and/or engineer, the SBA requires the use of the procurement process described in Chapter 5G of West Virginia Code for each specific project, and shall not include other projects unless they are related to a county-wide capital improvement program. If your county is successful in receiving SBA funds or anticipates receiving SBA funds for a specific project, the SBA requires the use of the following information and resources. The SBA has created this new criteria (below) so all firms can fairly be evaluated on a consistent "apples to apples" basis.

UPDATED MAY 2021

Please use the following information:

Advertisement and Expression of Interest Sample AE Ad.docx
This is a draft for a Legal Advertisement to be placed in local & statewide newspapers. It is also a good idea to submit this to AIA WV's communication list for distribution to members (aiawv@aiawv.org).

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Architect / Engineer SBA SOQ Template.docx
This SOQ is to be edited for your specific project and sent to any Architect/Engineer that responds to the Advertisement. Please coordinate the schedule listed in the SOQ with your SBA Representative. Fill out the highlighted sections for use on your specific project.

Architect / Engineer Questionnaire and Scoring Matrix Sample Questions & Scoring Matrix.docx
These are questions for your selection team to ask during the interview of the shortlisted firms. A scoresheet is included at the end.