Parkview Road Water Line Extension.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 26-0813
- Issued by
- Carteret County, Charlotte City, North Carolina
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Caldwell County, North Carolina, for engineering services related to the Parkview Road Water Line Extension project. The project, located in the Oakhill Community of Caldwell County, involves the installation of approximately 5,500 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water line, including connections to existing infrastructure, valves, hydrants, easement coordination, permitting, and construction administration. The scope of services encompasses preliminary engineering, surveying, design documents, permitting assistance, bid-phase support, construction administration, inspections, and record drawings. The RFQ was issued on July 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted in two hard copies and one electronic copy on a flash drive, with a maximum length of 30 pages double-sided, to Caldwell County Purchasing Agent Heather Cox at PO Box 2200, Hudson, NC 28638, or 240 Pleasant Hill Road, Hudson, NC 28638.
The RFQ follows North Carolina's Mini-Brooks Act (G.S. 143-64.31), which mandates qualifications-based selection; therefore, no fees or cost proposals shall be submitted with qualifications. Following the ranking process, Caldwell County will negotiate compensation only with the highest-ranked firm. Evaluation criteria include experience of the project team and funding program knowledge (30 percent relative importance), work performance and past record (30 percent), capacity to perform including available staff, location, and schedule (30 percent), and other factors deemed appropriate (10 percent). Labor rates and reimbursables will be requested only after ranking during contract negotiations. Questions must be submitted in writing to Heather Cox by August 7, 2026. Caldwell County encourages participation from small, minority, and female-owned businesses as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
For the Design and Construction Services of;
Parkview Road Water Line Extenstion
DATE ISSUED
July 27, 2026
DUE DATE
August 13, 2026
2:00 p.m.
PHYSICAL DELIVERY/MAILING LOCATION
Caldwell County
Attn: Heather Cox, Purchasing Agent
PO Box 2200
240 Pleasant Hill Rd
Hudson, NC 28638
RFQ# 26-0813
Caldwell County Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
Design and Construction Services
1. Project: Parkview Road Water Line Extension
Caldwell County is seeking a qualified engineering firm for the Preliminary Design, and Construction Services for the Parkview Road Water Line Extension. Parkview Road is located in the Oakhill Community of Caldwell County. The project includes installation of approximately 5,500 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water line, connection to existing infrastructure, valves, hydrants, easement coordination, permitting, and construction administration.
2. Scope of Services
Services include preliminary engineering, surveying, design documents, permitting assistance, bid-phase support, construction administration, inspections, and record drawings.
3. Mini-Brooks Act Compliance (G.S. 143-64.31)
This RFQ follows the North Carolina Mini-Brooks Act requiring qualifications-based selection.
No fees or cost proposals shall be submitted. After ranking, Caldwell County will negotiate compensation only with the highest-ranked firm.
4. Submission Details and Requirements
Submit TWO (2) hard copies and ONE (1) electronic copy on a flash drive (no more than 30 pages double-sided). Firms must demonstrate expertise, capacity, experience, familiarity with Caldwell County, and adequate insurance.
5. Evaluation Criteria
A County staff review committee will rank proposals based on the following criteria:
Criteria Relative Importance
Experience (Project Team, Funding Program, etc.) 30
Work Performance (past record) 30
Capacity to Perform (Available Staff, Location, Schedule, etc.) 30
Other Factors which may be deemed appropriate 10
6. Labor Rates / Costs
Labor rates and reimbursables may be requested only after ranking, during contract negotiations.
7. Deadlines and Submission
Publish Date: July 27, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Proposals received after this time will not be considered.)
Submittal Format: TWO (2) hard copies of the proposal (no more than 30 pages double-sided) and ONE (1) electronic copy on a flash drive.
Submit To (Heather Cox, Purchasing Agent:
Mailing Address Physical/Delivery Address
Address: PO Box 2200, Lenoir, NC 28645 240 Pleasant Hill Rd, Hudson, NC 28638
Phone/TDD: (828) 757-1304
8. Equal Opportunity Requirements
Caldwell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Small, minority, and female-owned businesses are encouraged to participate.
9. Questions
All questions must be submitted in writing to Heather Cox by August 7, 2026, at hcox@caldwellcountync.org or 828-757-1304.
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