Engineering Services for Tank Assessment - Walnut Cove

The City of Asheville Water Resources Department is requesting qualifications from engineering firms to assess two existing water storage tanks in the Walnut Cove subdivision, with qualifications due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a question deadline of October 5, 2026.

The scope encompasses structural evaluation of Walnut Cove Tank #1 (286,000-gallon capacity, 1992 design) and Walnut Cove Tank #2 (78,000-gallon capacity, 2007 design), both glass-lined Aquastore tanks exhibiting external concrete foundation cracks and internal concrete floor spalling. The selected engineer must provide project management, data collection, structural analysis, tank improvement alternatives analysis, pressure sustainability solutions, construction cost estimates for rehabilitation and replacement options, and a comprehensive study report. Deliverables must include recommendations for long-term flexible solutions supporting sustained water pressure, fire protection, and ground storage to the City's customers.

Responses must include a cover letter, table of contents, project team information with organizational charts and resumes, project approach and timeline, quality assurance/quality control methods, and five references with at least three from North Carolina organizations. Submissions are limited to 15 pages (front and back), excluding cover materials and appendices, and must be submitted in both physical and electronic formats to Curtis Skiles at the City of Asheville Water Resources Department.

Selection criteria include overall quality of submissions, relevant experience of assigned personnel in water distribution, project-specific capabilities on similar projects, project approach, track record for timely delivery of quality services for the City of Asheville, performance on previous North Carolina municipal projects, local presence and staff expertise within the City's jurisdictional limits, and contract terms and conditions. The City reserves the right to conduct interviews with short-listed consultants and will require the selected consultant to participate in fee negotiations. The projected project start is as soon as possible following selection.