Fairway Drive and Hospital Area Improvements

The Town of Boone is seeking qualified private engineering firms to provide comprehensive design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and inspection services for new and replacement public water lines along Fairway Drive and near Watauga Medical Center under the project titled Fairway Drive and Hospital Area Improvements. The solicitation, numbered 678-FAIRWAY-08142026 and posted on July 14, 2026, requires proposals to be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026, via email or mail to Joshua Eller, Deputy Public Works Director. Proposals are limited to eight pages total, structured into three sections: an introductory letter, a detailed response addressing evaluation factors, and supportive documentation including organizational charts and resumes. The selection process prioritizes experience and past performance in public water line projects at 40%, followed by staff experience at 30% and project understanding at 30%, with preference given to North Carolina-based firms. The firm must be properly registered with the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and the Office of the Secretary of State, and all engineers in responsible charge must hold active North Carolina PE licenses in good standing. Professional liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 is required, along with demonstrated financial capacity to assume liability and an adequate accounting system to track project costs. The contract utilizes a lump sum payment structure and mandates strict adherence to milestone dates established by the Division of Water Infrastructure, including permit applications, design submittals, bid approval, and construction contract execution. The selected firm must provide qualified technicians capable of performing materials sampling, testing, surveying, erosion control, and safety compliance, and is obligated to indemnify the Town against claims arising from negligence, errors, or omissions by the firm or its subcontractors. The Town emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages submissions from small, minority, and female-owned businesses, and requires full disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest and a clear commitment to meeting all project deadlines.