Chapel Hill Community Center Soil/Groundwater Analysis and Report

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking environmental consulting services for a comprehensive soil and groundwater analysis at the Chapel Hill Community Center through a qualifications-based Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The project stems from previous Phase I and Phase II environmental studies that detected lead in the site soils, necessitating further investigation. Specific scope of work includes collecting up to 28 soil samples from various locations, installing two 15-foot deep groundwater monitoring wells, and conducting detailed analyses for Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-VOCs, and eight RCRA metals using specified EPA methods. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on March 28, 2025, with all submissions required to be emailed to the Purchasing and Contracts Manager. The town will evaluate consultants based on multiple criteria, including qualifications, staff expertise, specialized experience, project understanding, and past performance, with the potential to interview up to three top-ranked consultants. Evaluation will be conducted through a consensus review by a town committee, with firms rated on an average point system.

The RFQ requires that all responding firms must be licensed in North Carolina and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. While no specific budget is mentioned, the town reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and scope of services with the top-ranked firm. The project is overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department, and the final report will be used to determine future use of the area around the Chapel Hill Community Center. The procurement covers Hertford County and Charlotte City jurisdictions, though the specific site is in Chapel Hill. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the provided documentation. The town will select a consultant based on qualitative merits rather than lowest cost, with the expectation that the chosen firm will provide a comprehensive environmental assessment that can inform potential remediation or development decisions for the community center site.