• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

Notice - Request for Proposals

Professional Architectural, Engineering and Planning Services Town of Halifax Term Contract

1.     General:  The Town of Halifax seeks proposals from qualified architectural, engineering and planning firms to provide professional services on an as needed basis.  The Town of Halifax will select one or more firms to provide the services requested using the "Competitive Negotiation Procedure for Professional Services" as outlined in the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

2.     Scope of Services:  The Town of Halifax seeks professional engineering/architectural and planning services to assist with particular projects as may be needed.  Projects may be any, which are within the scope of professional architectural, engineering, planning and surveying, but are anticipated to include:

     a.     Professional Support for Compliance with Town/County/State/Federal Regulations

     b.     Engineering Design Services

     c.     Boundary and Topographic Surveys

     d.     Storm Water Management Assistance

     e.     Grant Writing Application and Administration Services

     f.     Planning & Zoning Consultation Services

     g.     Assistance in Creation of A/E and BMP Policies and Procedures

     h.     Energy Use and Conservation Audits

     i.     Architectural Design Services

3.     Site Visits:  Site visits are discouraged in the interest of reducing costs prior to short-listing or the interview stage.

4.     Term of Contract:  The Town of Halifax will enter into a one-year term contract with the selected engineering/consulting firm(s).  The contract may be renewed, at the discretion of the OWNER, for up to three successive one-year terms.

5.     Contents of Proposals:  Each firm which wishes to submit a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must submit three (3) copies of an unmodified SF 254/255 along with a cover letter of not more than two pages.

6.     Evaluation of Proposals:  Selection criteria shall include the information contained in Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255, references, or information from any other source.  The proposals will be ranked and negotiations will begin with the top-ranked Offeror(s) in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

7.     Rejection of Proposals:  The Town of Halifax reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

8.     Labor and Civil Rights Provisions:  Offerors shall comply with the following:  President=s Executive Order #11246 prohibiting discrimination in employment regarding race, color, creed, sex, or national origin; the President=s Executive Order #12138 and #11625 regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the Age Discrimination and Employment Act.  Offerors must certify that they do not or will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.

Participation is encouraged from businesses certified as Small Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, Minority Owned Businesses, and Disadvantaged Owned Businesses.  WBE/DBE utilization goals may apply depending on the project assignments and funding sources to be undertaken.

9.     Deadline:  All proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2013.  Proposals shall be mailed to:

Carl Espy, IV, Town Manager/Zoning Administrator

Town of Halifax, Virginia

70 South Main Street

Post Office Box 627

Halifax, Virginia 24558

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