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The Town of Burnsville is seeking Statements of Qualifications from firms capable of providing engineering, planning, and construction inspection services for a water system improvement project. This project is funded by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Helene funds. The project aims to enhance the resiliency and operational efficiency of the town's water supply, storage, and distribution systems. Key components include relocating the main water distribution line, developing two new water supply wells, and constructing a 300,000-gallon ground-level storage tank. The scope of work for engineering services includes preparing an Engineering Report/Environmental Information Document (EREID) by July 15, 2026, performing necessary investigations, preparing preliminary and final design documents, assisting with easement procurement, conducting the bid process, providing engineering services during construction and project closeout, and ensuring compliance with funding and procurement requirements. Submissions must include firm information, a work program timeline, water/wastewater experience, capacity and capability details, project management information, references, and fee schedules. Firms must be registered with the NC Secretary of State and the NC Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Engineers performing the work must be registered professional engineers in North Carolina. The selected firm will be required to furnish proof of professional liability insurance. Respondents may review the project application at the Town Hall. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM on May 15, 2026, and should be mailed to PO Box 97, Burnsville, North Carolina ****, or submitted in person to the Town Clerk at 2 Town Square, Burnsville, North Carolina ****. Contact Chad Fox, Town Clerk, at **** or ***@***. *. * for more information. General requirements include eligibility to receive federal funds, statements of conflict of interest, verification of not being debarred or suspended, and encouragement for small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms to participate. The Town reserves the right to modify, reschedule, cancel, or reject any or all submissions.
The bid notice states that the Engineering Report/Environmental Information Document (EREID) must be submitted before July 15, 2026. The submission deadline for qualifications is 4:00 PM on May 15, 2026.
Submissions will be evaluated according to the following factors: the consultants experience, knowledge, familiarity, and past performance with water and sewer design and services (20 pts); the qualifications and experience of the key staff to perform the scope of work (15 pts); adequate staffing capability and current workload of the consultant (15 pts); quality and completeness of response to the RFQ (10 pts); proposed work plan in line with the DEQ contract (10 pts); past performance and/or experience with the town (15 pts); and proposed fee schedule and hourly rates for the scope of work (15 pts).
Firms must be properly registered with the office of the Secretary of State and with the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The engineers performing the work must be registered professional engineers in the state of North Carolina and must have good ethical and professional standing. The firm must have the financial ability to undertake the work and assume the liability, and will be required to furnish proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. The firm must have an adequate accounting system to identify costs chargeable to the project.
By submitting a response to this request, the consultant waives all rights to protest or seek any remedies whatsoever regarding any aspect of this request, the selection of another consultant or consultants with whom to negotiate, the rejection of any or all offers to negotiate, or a decision to terminate negotiations.
