274-FY2027-CM-PSSP02 Addendum 1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a Request for Qualifications issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina for construction materials inspection and testing services and special inspection services for the GoRaleigh Poole Road Facility Expansion project. The addendum clarifies that the RFQ number is 274-FY2027-CM-PSSP02 and corrects previous references to an outdated RFQ number. The project encompasses a new two-story administration building, expansion of the maintenance building to accommodate four articulated BRT bus bays, and expansion of fueling lanes to provide a third CNG dispenser. Services will be provided on a periodic on-call basis with potential for continuous inspection during active construction phases, with an anticipated construction duration of 18 months beginning October 2026. The addendum specifies that forms including Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, and the List of Subcontractors and Certification Statement must be provided during contract negotiation rather than with the initial proposal. Project plans and schedules will be provided to the selected firm during contract negotiations. The original RFQ response deadline was August 19, 2026, with questions due by July 29, 2026.

The City maintains a 13% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal for transit division projects, and the contract will be financed in part by Federal Transit Administration funding subject to applicable FTA regulations and federal requirements. The selected firm must be ASTM-certified with calibrated laboratory and field equipment, employ properly trained and certified technicians, and retain a Professional Engineer registered in North Carolina to supervise all field reports. Proposals must include financial statements from an independent CPA demonstrating financial stability. All services must utilize Trimble Unity Construct for comprehensive project management and construction administration. This is a Mini-Brooks Act selection under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143 Article 3D, meaning pricing is not a determining factor in selection; however, hourly rates for all proposed personnel must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Evaluation meetings were anticipated for August 2026, with interviews potentially scheduled for September 26, 2026, and selection announcement planned for September or October 2026.