Structural Engineering and Parking Deck Inspection Services

The City of Charlotte, through its Facilities Operations Division of the General Services Department, is seeking structural engineering and parking deck inspection services for its portfolio of approximately 180 buildings, including parking decks, parking lots, offices, fire houses, police stations, equipment shops, and cultural facilities. The Request for Proposal (RFP #269.2026.135) solicits as-needed professional engineering design services for maintenance and minor renovation projects, with potential services including parking deck inspections, repair design, storm drainage infrastructure analysis, structural analysis for buildings and roadways, and emergency repair services. Qualified firms must be licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors and registered with the NC Secretary of State. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 9 AM EST, with proposal submissions due by November 3, 2025, at 3 PM EST through the Bonfire Procurement Portal. The evaluation criteria will weight proposals based on qualifications and experience (40%), response to urgent requests and staff availability (20%), familiarity with local conditions and codes (10%), and cost proposal (30%).

The City of Charlotte encourages participation from minority, women, and small business enterprises (M/W/SBE), though a specific mandatory participation requirement has been waived for this opportunity. Proposers must complete the Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Commitment form (CBI Form 3), which requires documentation of M/W/SBE subcontractors and suppliers across all contract tiers. The City reserves the right to select multiple contractors for a bidding pool, with work awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. No specific contract value or guaranteed work volume is promised, and the contract will be structured as an as-needed service arrangement with potential for multiple project assignments. Proposing firms must submit comprehensive documentation including references, key personnel details, licensing and certifications, and compliance forms such as the Debarment Certification and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification. The contract will be administered through a Master Agreement for Professional Services, with individual Task Orders issued for specific projects, and compensation based on hourly rates and unit pricing outlined in the fee schedule.