City of Elizabeth City Electric Utilities – Electrical Engineering Services Request for Qualifications

The City of Elizabeth City is seeking qualified electrical engineering consulting firms through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #25-007) to establish a Master Service Agreement for Electric On-Call Engineering Services. The procurement aims to secure a flexible consulting resource for the Electric Utilities Department to support multi-dimensional electrical engineering tasks over a three-year period, with potential contract extension options. Scope of services includes comprehensive electrical engineering work such as design and construction oversight for distribution line modifications, substation work, protection systems, SCADA, AMI, lighting infrastructure, and technical advisory services. Interested firms must submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications by May 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. The selection process will utilize a qualification-based evaluation with 100 total points, assessing proven experience (40 points), staffing capability (20 points), client satisfaction (10 points), professional qualifications (10 points), municipal and utility project knowledge (10 points), and past diversity utilization (10 points). Respondents must have professional engineers registered in North Carolina and maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

The City of Elizabeth City actively encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses, specifically targeting minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled-owned enterprises in alignment with state statutes and executive orders. Firms must demonstrate an adequate accounting system to track project costs and provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the on-call nature of the agreement suggests a potentially significant multi-year engagement with flexible task order assignments. The procurement does not indicate current incumbent vendors but emphasizes the need for firms with extensive experience in municipal electrical utility engineering. Successful respondents will be expected to integrate with existing city infrastructure and technological systems, providing adaptable engineering support across various electrical utility project types. The city's approach indicates a strategic intent to establish a long-term professional services relationship with qualified engineering consultants capable of supporting the Electric Utilities Department's diverse technical requirements.