ALEXANDER COUNTY NC COMMERCE – CDBG-NR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ALEXANDER COUNTY STERLING ROAD PROJECT RFQ for ENGINEERING SERVICES

Alexander County, North Carolina is seeking professional civil engineering services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the CDBG-NR Neighborhood Revitalization Sterling Road Project. The procurement seeks a qualified civil engineering firm to provide comprehensive services for a roadway improvement project involving the paving of 760 linear feet of roadway to North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) standards. Required engineering services include design development, securing necessary approvals, bidding support, construction inspection, and contract administration through final project certification. Responses are due by 5:00 pm on February 28, 2025, with submission requirements mandating three copies of a proposal limited to 15 typewritten pages. Evaluation of submissions will be based on four equally weighted factors: firm qualifications and reputation, capability to meet time and budget requirements, current project workload, and related experience with neighborhood revitalization projects. Interested firms must provide detailed information about their legal structure, public utility experience, organizational capacity, and a proposed work plan. Site inspections can be arranged through David Moose, with contact information provided in the solicitation documents.

The county demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement by encouraging participation from small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women's business enterprises. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program, which typically supports infrastructure improvements in underserved areas. While specific budget details are not disclosed in the available documentation, the project involves substantial roadway infrastructure improvements that suggest a significant investment. Alexander County promotes Fair Housing practices and appears to have structured the procurement to maximize opportunities for diverse vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific technology integration requirements are outlined in the provided documents. The procurement approach suggests the county is seeking a comprehensive engineering services partner capable of delivering a turn-key road improvement project that meets state infrastructure standards and community development objectives.