RFQ - On-Call Water Distribution & Sanitary Sewer Engineering, Surveying, and CACO Services

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington, North Carolina, is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call water distribution and sanitary sewer engineering services. The procurement seeks an engineering firm to provide comprehensive professional services including water and sewer infrastructure design, permitting, sewer pump station design, hydraulic modeling, construction administration, and infrastructure surveying. Specific deliverables will include technical design support for rehabilitation and replacement projects in active urban environments, with services to be assigned through individual task orders. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm experience, proposed personnel qualifications, and familiarity with the typical project scope. Key submission deadlines include a question submission deadline of December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and a final proposal submission deadline of December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format, limited to 20 pages excluding cover page, table of contents, tabs, resumes, and appendices.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will have a term of up to two years, with a potential award value of $300,000 in professional service fees, though CFPUA does not guarantee that task orders will reach this amount. The selected firm must comply with North Carolina General Statutes and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 General Liability per occurrence, $500,000 Workers Compensation, $1,000,000 Auto Liability Insurance, and $2,000,000 Professional Liability. Firms must be properly registered with the North Carolina Office of the Secretary of State. CFPUA reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, and only one firm will be selected through this procurement process. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage and compliance with state regulations, ensuring a professional and legally sound engagement.