General engineering and environmental services the county of orange, north carolina

Orange County, North Carolina's Finance and Administrative Services Department is requesting qualifications for multi-disciplined general engineering and environmental services to support the Solid Waste Management Department, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The County intends to select up to two firms for contract negotiation.

The scope encompasses design of recycling and solid waste facilities, transfer station assessments, landfill design and permitting, PFAS monitoring and remediation, and related environmental engineering. Services include preparation of presentation materials, attendance at meetings, design and bidding document preparation, site evaluations, and regulatory compliance support. Firms need not possess expertise in all listed service areas but must demonstrate access to required capabilities through subcontracting arrangements approved by the County. Contractors must maintain active business registration with the North Carolina Secretary of State and provide three professional references demonstrating experience with similar as-needed engineering contracts.

The contract will be awarded for an initial five-year term with options to extend for two additional three-year periods. Pricing is based on hourly rates or project-based fees as specified in the contractor's rate sheet, with compensation tied to satisfactory completion of milestone tasks. No specific funding amount is identified. Contractors must carry professional liability insurance covering the contract period and disclose any claims filed within the past five years.

Evaluation criteria weight overall firm qualifications and experience at 30 points, qualifications of assigned individuals at 25 points, reference information at 15 points, and demonstrated capability to complete work on time and within budget at 30 points. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, Orange County's Living Wage Contractor Policy, and Non-Discrimination Certification requirements. Written questions are due October 20, 2026, with responses posted by October 27, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format (less than 15 MB).