2025 Master Agreement for Consulting Services

The Onslow Water & Sewer Authority is issuing a Request for Qualifications to establish a Master Agreement with qualified consulting firms for a three-year term, with potential extensions, to provide engineering design, construction administration, technical planning, and related services across multiple water and sewer projects throughout Onslow County, North Carolina. The scope encompasses a broad range of activities including condition surveys, hydraulic modeling, design, permitting, bidding, construction oversight, and compliance support for infrastructure improvements such as system rehabilitation, treatment facilities, and source water development. Firms interested in participating must submit their qualifications in a specified format, including three hard copies and one PDF file, by December 4, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The contract is structured as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangement, with individual projects authorized via Notices to Proceed, and the estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $5,000,000. The RFQ emphasizes qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated understanding of project requirements, with a focus on qualitative evaluation through a best-value trade-off process. The agreement contains provisions related to key personnel retention, organizational conflict of interest restrictions, and confidentiality, but does not specify federal FAR clauses or security clearance requirements. It includes attachments such as an E-Verify affidavit and vendor information form, which respondents must complete to affirm employment verification and provide business details. The performance of services is to occur at project sites, with final acceptance by the Owner based on compliance with contract standards, industry codes, and project-specific scopes. The document also details submission instructions, emphasizing a concise, well-organized proposal limited to 30 double-sided pages, and clarifies that pricing information will be provided later by the selected firm, as the RFQ primarily seeks qualifications rather than firm-specific cost proposals.