RFQ - real property acquisition and appraisal professional services

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, North Carolina is requesting qualifications for a real property acquisition and appraisal firm to provide on-call professional services for water and sewer utility infrastructure projects, with qualifications due September 15, 2026.

Successful firms must hold a North Carolina General Appraisal License and a North Carolina Real Estate Broker License or equivalent licensure, with proof of good standing required. The scope includes real estate appraisals for fee simple or easement acquisitions, Rights of Entry document execution, negotiation and documentation for property acquisitions, and consultation supporting potential eminent domain proceedings.

The estimated contract value is $150,000, though CFPUA makes no representation that task orders will reach this amount. The contract term is one year from execution with an option to renew for up to one additional one-year period under the same terms and conditions. Pricing terms and a detailed scope of work will be negotiated with the best qualified firm. One firm will be selected from the qualifications submitted; however, the selection process is not a guarantee of minimum work assignment, and CFPUA reserves the right to re-institute the selection process at any time or seek services through separate solicitations.

Insurance requirements are General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Professional Liability of at least $2,000,000 per loss, Workers Compensation of $500,000 / $500,000 / $500,000, and Auto Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limits. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted electronically in PDF format to bids@cfpua.org. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.