RFQ AIA Study - Town of Lattimore.docx

TOWN OF LATTIMORE

P.O. BOX 272

LATTIMORE, NC 28089

Engineering Services Request for Qualifications

NC DEQ Asset Inventory and Assessment Wastewater System

Issue Date: April 24, 2024 (EST) Submission Deadline: May 9, 2024 (EST) Contact Information:

Alton Beal, Mayor townoflattimore@gmail.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 272, Lattimore, NC 28089 Physical Address: 120 Cherry St., Lattimore, NC 28150 Attention: RFQ for NC DEQ AIA – Wastewater

1. Project Background

Pursuant to N.C.G.S §143-64.31, the Town of Lattimore (“Town”) is requesting a Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from qualified, firms and/or organizations registered in the State of North Carolina. This request is to provide engineering services in compliance with the requirements of the NC DEQ AIA grant program. Responses to the RFQ will be used to determine the relative qualifications of various firms to perform the scope of work and tasks specified. The Town is seeking a firm/organization with demonstrated experience with the AIA program to include but not limited to the inventory of current assets, development of asset management plan, formulation of AMP and financial modeling revenue requirements, and updating of the capital improvement plan.

2. Request for Qualifications

A. Inquiries Questions regarding this project may be directed to Alton Beal, Town Mayor via email at townoflattimore@gmail.com. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding on the Town. Any questions will be answered in writing via email.

B. Closing Date Submissions must be received by 4:00 PM (EST), May 9, 2024. Sealed copies may be mailed to P.O. Box 272, Lattimore, NC 28089, hand-delivered to the Lattimore Town Hall located at 120 Cherry St., Lattimore, NC 28150, or submitted electronically to Alton Beal at townoflattimore@gmail.com.

Responses and their envelopes should be clearly marked with the name and address of the firm and the project title.

3. Submission Requirements At a minimum, all Proposals/Statement of Qualifications should include the following information:

A. Qualifications of the firm and employees who will be assigned to the project. The project manager and other key team members should be clearly identified. If subconsultants are to be used for any portion of the work, they should be properly identified, and their qualifications included.

B. A resume outlining the firm has prior experience with NC DEQ Wastewater AIA grant program projects with similar scale and complexity.

C. At least three (3) examples of similar projects.

D. Past work relationship with the Town of Lattimore

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4. Evaluation Criteria The firm must demonstrate its qualifications, experience, and competence related to the project with the following criteria.

A. Specific recent experience on similar projects.

B. Proven capacity of the proposed team to deliver the project requirements.

C. Familiarity with the requirements of the NC DEQ Wastewater AIA grant program.

5. Limitations REJECTION OF SUBMITTALS: The Town reserves the right to reject any, and all, submittals and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFQ does not obligate the Town to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of their qualifications. Furthermore, the RFQ does not obligate the Town to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services.

CONTRACT AWARD: The Town reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the submittals. The Town shall not be bound or in any way obligated until both parties have executed a Contract.

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