Request for Qualifications Elevated Storage Tank

The Town of Mooresville, North Carolina, is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive professional services for a new 1.5-million-gallon elevated storage tank project. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #2023-RFQ-011) soliciting engineering design, regulatory permitting assistance, bidding support, and construction administration/inspection services. Interested firms must submit a 10-page qualifications package electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal by September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation criteria will allocate 30 points each for the depth and breadth of qualified personnel and proven ability to deliver similar projects on time and within budget, with an additional 10 points based on the overall quality of the qualifications statement. Key deliverables include a comprehensive project approach, organizational chart, team member details, and representative project experience. The town anticipates selecting a contractor by September 15, 2023, with potential contract award on October 16, 2023. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted by September 5, 2023.

While the RFQ does not mandate specific Disadvantaged or Minority Business Enterprise (DBE/MBE) goals, the Town of Mooresville is committed to providing opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. The town emphasizes local and regional preferences, requesting firms indicate the percentage of work to be performed within a 50-mile radius of Mooresville and within North Carolina. The procurement allows for potential integration with existing municipal infrastructure, though specific details are not provided in the documentation. A Standard Vendor Agreement accompanies the RFQ, establishing comprehensive terms including insurance requirements with Commercial General Liability coverage ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and potential Commercial Automobile Insurance depending on the nature of work. The town reserves the right to reject any or all responses and may require interviews or detailed proposals from finalist firms. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves the design and construction administration for a significant municipal water infrastructure project, suggesting a substantial investment in engineering and construction services.