Unaccounted for Water Audit

The Town of Boone, North Carolina is requesting Letters of Interest from qualified private engineering firms to conduct an unaccounted-for water audit, with submissions due August 14, 2026. Priority consideration is given to North Carolina-based firms maintaining offices staffed with adequate personnel capable of performing the majority of required work.

Qualified firms must be registered with the North Carolina Office of the Secretary of State and the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, with responsible engineers holding current professional licensure in North Carolina. Professional Liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 is required, along with demonstrated financial capacity to undertake the work.

The scope encompasses investigation, review, consultation, and recommendations regarding water metering methodology and accuracy review, data collection and reconciliation, and utility billing methods. All reports, recommendations, and final billing must be received by November 16, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis.

The total project budget is $150,000, funded through the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure via ARPA-AIA grants. Evaluation criteria are firm experience with water metering and billing methods (40%), proposed staff experience (30%), and understanding of project-specific issues and service delivery responsibility (30%). Letters of Interest are limited to eight pages and must address experience from the past seven years, organizational capacity, proposed personnel qualifications, and any innovative approaches. The selected firm will be notified by August 21, 2026. Electronic submissions should be directed to Joshua Eller, Deputy Public Works Director, at Josh.Eller@boonenc.gov.