Professional Engineering and Consulting Services for AMI/AMR Water Metering Implementation and 8 Waterline Connection Project

The Town of Granite Falls is seeking qualification-based proposals from engineering and consulting firms to support two key infrastructure projects funded in part by a $1,125,000 State Capital Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) grant. The projects include the design and implementation of a system-wide Advanced Metering Infrastructure/Automatic Meter Reading (AMI/AMR) water metering system and the engineering of an 8-inch waterline connection from Caldwell County to the Town’s water system in Granada Farms. The selected firm will be responsible for project design, integration with Tyler Technology utility billing software, grant administration, permitting, regulatory compliance, mapping, bid support, and construction observation. The scope emphasizes enhancing water system efficiency, resiliency, and data management, with a focus on compliance with state and federal regulations, particularly NCDEQ permitting and SCIF grant requirements. The procurement process is qualifications-based, evaluating proposals on technical approach, personnel experience, firm experience, and local familiarity, each weighted equally. The Town encourages participation from small, minority, female-owned, and local businesses. Proposals are due by September 26, 2025, with questions due by September 15, 2025. The contract does not specify a fixed period of performance or detailed cost breakdowns; instead, it emphasizes professional services with negotiations to establish fair compensation post-selection. The contract is governed by grant compliance, regulatory permitting, and project management provisions, with no explicit federal or state clauses, attachments, or detailed delivery schedules included in the current documentation. Administrative contacts are centralized through the Town’s main office, and proposals must adhere to the submission format and deadlines outlined in the solicitation.