Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering and/or Architectural Services for TROPICAL STORM HELENE DISASTER RECOVERY ENGINEERING AND MITIGATION SERVICES

The Town of Maggie Valley, located in North Carolina, is seeking engineering and architectural consulting services for Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery and mitigation projects through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement targets comprehensive engineering services to assess damages to public facilities and infrastructure caused by the storm, with deliverables including construction plans, specifications, surveys, GIS mapping, permitting documentation, budgets, mitigation action plans, and construction management. Potential funding sources include FEMA Public Assistance grants, Hazard Mitigation grants, HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery programs, and other federal or state funding mechanisms. The RFQ will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with points distributed across General Qualifications (15 points), Proposed Staff (25 points), Project Experience (40 points), and Project Approach (20 points). Statements of Qualifications are due by 12:00 pm EST on February 3, 2025, with submissions requiring three printed copies and one digital PDF to be submitted directly to the Town of Maggie Valley offices.

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms. Respondents must demonstrate extensive expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, geodetic, and electrical engineering, as well as proficiency in environmental regulations, permitting, and construction management. The Town may enter into multiple contracts for different scopes of work, with the explicit requirement that no work will commence without prior written authorization. Contractors must be prepared to comply with all federal grant requirements, specifically adhering to Title 44 CFR and 2 CFR 200.317-326. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a potentially significant investment in disaster recovery and infrastructure mitigation, with funding potentially spanning multiple federal and state grant programs.