RFQ Town of Davidson Fisher Farm to Narrow Passage Greenway

The Town of Davidson, North Carolina is seeking engineering services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Fisher Farm to Narrow Passage Greenway project, located in Davidson County. The procurement seeks a qualified engineering firm to complete a comprehensive scope of work for an approximately 1/2-mile greenway segment connecting existing greenways at Fisher Farm and the Narrow Passage neighborhood. Required services include survey, design, environmental assessment, permitting, bidding, and construction administration for this West Branch Rocky River Greenway system expansion. The RFQ was issued on April 28, 2025, with proposal submissions due by May 30, 2025 at 2 PM, followed by firm selection on July 11, 2025, and a projected contract/notice to proceed by August 1, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated using a detailed scoring system: 50% for experience in similar projects, 25% for firm and consultant qualifications, 15% for proposed design approach and timeline, and 10% for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWSBE) participation.

The RFQ includes specific requirements for respondents, mandating that firms must be licensed in North Carolina and submit electronic proposals with comprehensive details about their organization, project team, previous greenway projects, design methodology, project timeline, and MWSBE participation strategy. The town has incorporated a MWSBE participation component, which suggests a potential preference for diverse business representation. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves a half-mile greenway segment, indicating a municipal infrastructure development scope. The procurement process includes flexibility, with the town reserving the right to reject any proposals or request additional information. If negotiations are unsuccessful with the initially selected firm, the town will initiate negotiations with a second-ranked firm, ensuring project continuity and comprehensive vendor evaluation.