RFQ 2027-009 Engineering Services for Water & Wastewater System Improvements

Union County Water (North Carolina) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms for water and wastewater system improvements on an as-needed basis under RFQ 2027-009, with SOQs due September 22, 2026. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required, and respondents must hold a current North Carolina Engineering License.

The scope encompasses full engineering support — analysis, planning, design, permitting, bid administration, and construction administration — for individual projects identified in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. Work is performed across Union County's service area, which includes multiple municipalities and unincorporated areas near Charlotte and currently serves approximately 59,000 water customers and 45,000 wastewater customers. The existing infrastructure comprises 1,230 miles of water distribution piping, 6 booster pump stations, 720 miles of gravity sewer pipe, 75 miles of sewer force main, and 60 wastewater lift stations.

The contract term is three years pending annual budget approval, with services provided on an individual project basis through task orders. Union County reserves the right to award to multiple respondents and is not obligated to guarantee any minimum amount of services. Union County may utilize federal and/or state funding sources and requires compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Project Team qualifications, current workload, and area familiarity (35%); Project Experience with similar work and understanding of Union County Water's needs (35%); Project Management, Approach, and Quality Control (20%); and Reputation of Respondent (10%). Respondents must provide proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per claim for two years following contract termination, maintain Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability coverage with Union County listed as an additional insured, and comply with E-Verify requirements. Questions are due September 9, 2026, and electronic submittal is required through Union County's online portal. As an RFQ, price information and work product are not required in submittal packages.