Engineering Services

Harnett County, North Carolina is soliciting qualifications statements from engineering firms for professional services on the Byrd Industrial Sites - Site B project under RFQ EC-11052026, with statements due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses engineering design and planning, permitting, construction bid package services, and construction inspection activities for a road-extension project. The work includes planning and design, wetland impact permitting and topographical surveys, final design preparation, construction bid scope documentation, pre-construction conference coordination, periodic construction observation, and contractor payment and change-order review. Construction surveying, NPDES compliance reporting, and compaction testing will be assigned to the engineer and contractor as specified in the final plans and specifications. The project involves extending an existing graveled road from E. McNeill Street in Lillington to the end of the tree line on Byrd Industrial Sites - Site B, spanning two parcels: the Town of Lillington Right-of-Way off E. McNeill Street and Byrd Industrial Sites at 1425 US 401 South, Lillington, North Carolina. Submissions must include an anticipated timeline for design, planning, permitting, bidding, and project closure.

The County will evaluate submissions on relevant experience (30 points), qualifications of key personnel (25 points), technical capability (25 points), references (10 points), and capacity to perform work (10 points). Grant funds and required local government matching funds will support the project. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., submitted to bids@harnett.org. Qualifications statements must be submitted electronically to the same address with "EC-11052026 SUBMITTAL" in the subject line. Renea Warren-Ford serves as the procurement contact. The County reserves the right to refuse submissions, negotiate with multiple firms, and is not obligated to enter into any contract. All responses are subject to North Carolina Public Records Law disclosure.