Rfq: Architectural & Engineering Services Drainage Inventory And Condition Assessment

The Carteret County RFQ seeks qualified architectural and engineering firms to perform a Drainage Inventory and Condition Assessment across the Down East, Merrimon, North River, and South River communities in North Carolina. The project aims to address chronic flooding and inadequate drainage that disrupts transportation and access to vital resources. Firms will be tasked with developing a comprehensive database of drainage facilities, validating existing datasets, and potentially engaging with local communities to gather input. The scope emphasizes creating detailed maps, assessments, and analytical tools to prioritize future drainage improvements, supporting flood mitigation efforts. Submissions are due by December 11, 2025, with the selection process including interviews scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, and project completion targeted for July 31, 2026. The contract value is estimated between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, and the procurement process evaluates firms based on experience, approach, capacity, personnel qualifications, local knowledge, references, and proposal quality. The solicitation incorporates various federal and state contractual clauses, including provisions for access to records, nondiscrimination, and use of DHS logos, with specific certifications required from offerors such as debarment, anti-lobbying, and Iran divestment certifications. While detailed instructions for proposal formatting specify a 30-page limit, submission in hard copy and PDF format, and clear marking of confidential information, the documents do not specify a formal contract type, specific pricing structure, or detailed performance metrics beyond general standards for quality and compliance. The contract emphasizes compliance with applicable laws, including E-Verify and nondiscrimination statutes, and mandates that all work meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Although sections on attachments, packaging, and certain FAR clauses are referenced, detailed listing or specific clause numbers are not provided, and the procurement process is structured as a best-value trade-off rather than lowest-price technically acceptable, ensuring a focus on technical capability and project approach.