RFQ - Metering of Gravity Sewer

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington, North Carolina is requesting Statements of Qualifications from consulting engineering firms for design and permitting of metering instrumentation in existing gravity sewer systems, with SOQs due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement emphasizes an aggressive schedule with firm selection targeted for August 6, 2026.

The scope includes surveying and preliminary field investigations; Basis of Design Report preparation; detailed design and specifications; permit acquisition and encroachment agreements; sewer bypass plans for three separate gravity mains at the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus; and bidding assistance with certified bid tabulation and award recommendations. Construction administration is excluded from this phase. SOQs must be submitted in PDF format to bids@cfpua.org with a maximum file size of 25 megabytes and length limited to 25 pages or less, excluding cover pages, tables of contents, tabs, resumes, and appendices.

CFPUA will employ qualifications-based selection with four equally weighted evaluation criteria (25% each): project understanding and approach, relevant firm experience on similar-sized projects, overall staff experience with identified project managers and discipline specialists, and demonstrated record of success in managing design costs relative to construction bids. One firm will be selected, and detailed scope and fee schedules will be negotiated with the best-qualified firm.

The selected firm must maintain Professional Liability insurance of not less than $2 million per loss; General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate; Workers Compensation of $500,000 / $500,000 / $500,000; and Auto Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence, with CFPUA named as additional insured. Key milestones include Basis of Design completion by October 29, 2026, 60% design documents by December 10, 2026, 90% design documents by December 29, 2026, and final contract documents with permits by January 15, 2027. Questions are due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager, at bids@cfpua.org.