Engineering Services for Water and Wastewater Improvement Project

Union County, North Carolina is requesting Statements of Qualifications for full engineering services on water and wastewater system improvement projects on an as-needed basis, with submissions due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a qualification-based selection conducted under North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, with price information not required at the submission stage.

A North Carolina Engineering License is mandatory for all respondents. The scope spans analysis, planning, design, permitting, bid administration, and construction administration for projects identified in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, and related improvement documents. The county's water system serves approximately 59,000 customers across a 1,230-mile distribution network; the wastewater system serves over 45,000 customers with 720 miles of gravity sewer pipe and 75 miles of force main.

The contract structure is a three-year master agreement with individual task orders assigned on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee of minimum work volume. Union County reserves the right to award to multiple respondents and select the best qualified based on demonstrated competence. Respondents must carry Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per claim, Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Project Team (35 percent), Project Experience (35 percent), Project Management, Approach, and Quality Control (20 percent), and Reputation of Respondent (10 percent). The selection process may include interviews with shortlisted respondents. Union County may utilize federal and/or state funding sources and will comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200.