By Phil Kabler, HD Media
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Having evidently decided it needs help dealing with the daunting task of fixing the state’s crumbling secondary roads, the West Virginia Division of Highways will open bids Thursday to hire consultants to assist in the effort.
According to the request for quotes, the division is seeking an “open-end contract for consulting services to assist with coordination and oversight of the governor’s secondary road maintenance initiative.”
The winning bidder will have to have a minimum of two employees with at least 15 years’ experience and “extensive knowledge of the Highways department management structure and operations; Highways personnel needs; budgeting and project management; governmental and legislative affairs; knowledge of equipment used for highways maintenance activities; and private sector contractors for highways maintenance.” …
