Engineering Consulting Services - Western Harnett Industrial Park

Harnett County Economic Development, North Carolina, is requesting qualifications for engineering consulting services on the Western Harnett Industrial Park Phase 1 development project, a 40-acre light industrial and flex/office park development, with a Statement of Qualifications due May 22, 2026.

The scope includes planning and design of the full 40-acre Phase 1, site topographic surveys for construction plan preparation, final design, construction bid package preparation for approximately 10 acres in compliance with applicable regulations, supporting documentation and just-in-time input throughout Harnett County's procurement activities from bid advertising to notice to proceed, pre-construction conference coordination, periodic construction observation during construction, and review and approval of contractor payment requests and change orders. The project does not currently expect wetland impact permitting under sections 401–404. Additional services recommended by the engineering firm and requested by the County are within scope.

The project is funded through a Golden LEAF grant allocated for engineering design, planning, and site preparation activities including clearing, grubbing, and rough grading on approximately 10 acres. The three parcels are located off Highway 87 in Sanford, North Carolina.

Evaluation criteria are relevant experience (30 points), key personnel qualifications (25 points), technical capability (25 points), references (10 points), and capacity to perform work (10 points). The County encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses. Pricing will be requested during contract negotiations; this RFQ does not establish pricing terms. Submissions are due electronically to bids@harnett.org with RFQ number EC-05222026 in the subject line. The County reserves the right to refuse any or all qualifications, negotiate with one or more firms, and is not obligated to enter into a contract.