Extension to 81026 V3 Long View Request for Qualifications.pdf
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- Catawba County, North Carolina
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This Request for Qualifications is issued by the Town of Long View, North Carolina, soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for the Downtown Long View Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements Project. The project focuses on the 1st Avenue SW corridor from 22nd Street SW to 27th Street SW, designated as the official Downtown District, with proposed improvements including sidewalk construction and replacement, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, streetscape enhancements, curb and gutter improvements, pedestrian crossings and ramps, corridor beautification, landscaping, urban forestry elements, downtown gateway features, utility coordination, parking and access management improvements, and wayfinding elements. The RFQ was issued on 6/11/2026 with Statements of Qualifications due by 8/10/2026. The scope of services encompasses seven primary tasks: project management and coordination, surveying and existing conditions documentation, preliminary engineering, final design, environmental review and permitting, bid phase services, and construction administration and observation.
Minimum qualifications require firms to demonstrate North Carolina engineering registration, experience with municipal transportation and streetscape projects, experience with federally and state-funded infrastructure projects, familiarity with NCDOT standards, ADA accessibility design experience, and demonstrated ability to manage public engagement and stakeholder coordination. Submittal requirements include a letter of interest, current workload and availability statement, proof of professional licensure, and any additional relevant information, with submissions not to exceed 30 pages excluding resumes and appendices. The file does not specify pricing terms, set asides, incumbent information, or funding amounts and sources. The Town of Long View reserves the right to reject submissions, waive informalities, request additional information, modify the scope of services, cancel the solicitation, and select the firm deemed most qualified. The Town encourages participation by minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
TOWN OF LONG VIEW, NORTH CAROLINA
DOWNTOWN LONG VIEW STREETSCAPE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
I. INTRODUCTION
The Town of Long View, North Carolina, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for the Downtown Long View Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
The Town recently designated the 1st Avenue SW corridor from 22nd Street SW to 27th Street SW as the official Downtown District and seeks to implement infrastructure improvements that enhance pedestrian safety, accessibility, economic development, downtown identity, and community connectivity.
The selected firm will assist the Town in advancing conceptual streetscape recommendations into final engineering design and construction-ready documents while supporting future grant funding opportunities.
II. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Town of Long View has established a vision for creating a vibrant, walkable downtown corridor along 1st Avenue SW. Preliminary planning and conceptual design efforts have identified improvements including:
• Sidewalk construction and replacement
• ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities
• Streetscape enhancements
• Curb and gutter improvements
• Pedestrian crossings and ramps
• Corridor beautification
• Landscaping and urban forestry elements
• Downtown gateway features
• Utility coordination
• Parking and access management improvements
• Wayfinding and placemaking elements
The project corridor generally extends along 1st Avenue SW from 22nd Street SW to 27th Street SW and may be expanded based upon funding availability and final project priorities.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected firm shall provide services that may include, but are not limited to:
TOWN OF LONG VIEW
2404 1st AVENUE SOUTHWEST
Hickory, NC 28602
TELEPHONE: (828) 322-3921 FAX: (828) 578-6637
Task 1 – Project Management and Coordination
• Project kickoff meeting
• Coordination with Town staff
• Progress meetings and reporting
• Budget and schedule management
• Public engagement support
Task 2 – Surveying and Existing Conditions Documentation
• Boundary and topographic survey
• Utility location coordination
• Right-of-way verification
• Easement identification
• Existing conditions mapping
Task 3 – Preliminary Engineering
• Evaluation of conceptual plans
• Alternative analysis
• Cost estimating
• Corridor planning refinement
• Constructability review
Task 4 – Final Design
• Preparation of construction plans
• Streetscape design
• Sidewalk and pedestrian facility design
• ADA compliance review
• Grading and drainage design
• Utility adjustments and coordination
• Traffic control design
• Landscaping and streetscape details
• Construction specifications
• Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost
Task 5 – Environmental Review and Permitting
• Agency coordination
• NCDOT coordination, if required
• Utility permitting
• Environmental permitting
• Easement acquisition support
Task 6 – Bid Phase Services
• Preparation of bid documents
• Responses to contractor inquiries
• Addenda preparation
• Bid evaluation assistance
• Recommendation of award
Task 7 – Construction Administration and Observation
• Shop drawing review
• Construction observation
• Pay application review
• Change order evaluation
• Project closeout
• Record drawings
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Firms submitting qualifications should demonstrate:
• Registration to practice engineering in North Carolina.
• Experience with municipal transportation, streetscape, downtown revitalization, and pedestrian infrastructure projects.
• Experience with federally and state-funded infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT standards and requirements.
• Experience with ADA accessibility design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage public engagement and stakeholder coordination.
V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms shall provide the following information:
1. Letter of Interest
2. Current Workload and Availability
3. Proof of Professional Licensure
4. Any Additional Information Relevant to the Project
Submittals should not exceed 30 pages excluding resumes and appendices.
VII. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
RFQ Issued: 6/11/2026
SOQs Due: 8/10/2026
VI. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The Town of Long View reserves the right to:
• Reject any or all submissions.
• Waive informalities.
• Request additional information.
• Modify the scope of services.
• Cancel this solicitation at any time.
• Select the firm deemed most qualified.
VII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Long View encourages participation by minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Firms shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.
VIII. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Town of Long View Attn: Town Clerk 2404 1st Avenue SW Hickory, NC 28602
Email:
heather.minor@longviewnc.go v Submissions Due: 8/10/26
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