RFQ for Engineering Services for the Town of Wadesboro (Rural Downtown Econ Dev/Streetscape)

The Town of Wadesboro is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services to support the Wade Street Streetscape Improvements project, funded through a North Carolina Department of Commerce Rural Downtown Economic Development grant. This procurement seeks a North Carolina licensed engineering firm to deliver comprehensive engineering and construction services, including preliminary and final design, bidding and solicitation management, permit acquisition, construction plans and specifications, cost estimations, bid package preparation, construction inspection and management, change order preparation, and as-built documentation. Qualified firms must demonstrate previous experience with NC Department of Commerce funded streetscape projects, the ability to complete projects on schedule, and experienced project management staff. Proposals are limited to five pages and must include a Statement of Qualifications, three client references, proposed project staff with individual resumes, project delivery methodology demonstrating responsiveness to local needs, and an hourly rate fee schedule (lump sum quotes are not permitted). The evaluation will be based on five criteria: prior experience with NC Department of Commerce funded streetscape projects, ability to meet project schedules, qualifications of the proposed project manager and staff, understanding of and responsiveness to the Town's needs, and hourly fee schedules. The RFQ opened on April 17, 2026, with proposals due by May 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted to P.O. Box 697, Wadesboro, NC 28170, or delivered to 124 East Wadesboro, Wadesboro, NC 28170, or submitted via E-Bid on EVP.

The solicitation is restricted to North Carolina licensed engineering firms; however, no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the RFQ documentation. The selected firm must comply with all grant requirements, including conflict of interest disclosures, five-year record retention, prevailing wage labor standards, and comprehensive insurance coverage comprising commercial general liability, worker's compensation, and professional liability. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFQ summary, the project scope and deliverables indicate a substantial engagement for a rural streetscape improvement initiative. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the available solicitation documents.