Town of Apex Request for Qualifications - Downtown Residential Stormwater Master Plan

The Town of Apex is requesting Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms licensed in North Carolina to develop a comprehensive Downtown Residential Stormwater Master Plan for the downtown residential core, with SOQs due November 20, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET. The Town intends to select one consultant for the overall project, though services may be authorized in phases and the Town reserves the right to contract separately for portions of the work.

The project encompasses approximately 185 acres bounded by Elm Street (west), Center Street (north), Schieffelin Road (east), and Highway 55/James Street (south). Core deliverables include data gathering and asset inventory of existing stormwater infrastructure; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess system capacity and identify flood-prone areas; development of a Capital Improvement Plan with cost estimates and project prioritization; public engagement and stakeholder coordination including workshops and Town Council presentations; and identification of relevant state and federal grant funding opportunities.

The SOQ package must not exceed 25 pages and shall include a cover letter, firm profile, project understanding and approach with proposed schedule, qualifications and relevant experience demonstrating at least three recent similar projects, project team information with resumes, and at least three references from governmental agencies or private companies within the past five years. Firms must not include proposed professional services fees or hourly rate schedules in submissions.

Evaluation criteria are project approach and understanding (40% weight), team qualifications and experience (30% weight), and firm experience and reputation (30% weight). Written questions are due November 6, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. ET; Town responses are anticipated November 13, 2026. Evaluation is anticipated in December 2026, with interviews anticipated in January 2027 and selection announcement anticipated in January 2027. Final scope, schedule, deliverables, and compensation will be negotiated following selection. Interested firms should email Jessica Bolin, PE, CFM, Stormwater Engineering Manager, at jessica.bolin@apexnc.org as soon as practicable to indicate intent to submit.