Requests for Qualifications for On-Call Engineering and Related Services

Harnett County, North Carolina has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Professional Engineering and Related Services targeting the Development Services department. The county is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services including preliminary engineering studies, development review board project reviews, site inspections, grant writing and administration, public meeting attendance, advisory services, and ordinance review and revisions. Firms must submit one physical and one digital copy of their qualifications by 4:00 p.m. on November 7, 2025, with all written inquiries due by October 24, 2025. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on six key criteria: qualifications and experience of team members (20%), demonstrated understanding of service scope (5%), implementation timeline (20%), prior project successes (20%), financial strength (30%), and local and minority participation success (5%). Proposed teams will be evaluated on their ability to provide flexible, on-demand engineering support across various municipal development needs.

The county explicitly encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses and requires respondents to be prepared to provide evidence of such classifications. This RFQ is not a binding contract, and Harnett County reserves the right to refuse any or all submissions, negotiate with multiple firms, and select the response deemed most advantageous to the county's interests. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the on-call services suggests a potentially significant ongoing engagement. The procurement approach allows for flexibility in vendor selection, with a strong emphasis on demonstrated capability, financial stability, and commitment to inclusive business practices. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation, indicating this may be a new or restructured service procurement approach for the county's Development Services department.