RFQ: Engineering Services for Highway 74 Parallel Force Main

Brunswick County is seeking qualifications from engineering firms for the US Highway 74 Parallel Force Main project in northeastern North Carolina. The project involves professional engineering, design, and project management to increase transmission capacity and reduce system pressure. The scope includes two specific sections: Section 1/34A, consisting of approximately 14,000 linear feet of 24-inch sewer force main from the I-140 and Hwy 74 intersection to Shadowloop Road, and Section 2/34B, consisting of approximately 22,100 linear feet of 18-inch sewer force main from Shadowloop Road to International Boulevard. Selected firms must coordinate with the North Carolina Department of Transportation regarding rights-of-way and utilize hydraulic modeling software such as SewerCAD, SewerGEMS, AutoCAD, or Civil3D. The contract will be awarded based on Qualification Based Selection and will be structured as a lump sum agreement inclusive of all permit fees and reimbursable expenses. Qualified firms must be authorized to do business in North Carolina and provide a USB drive containing their statement of qualifications by November 23, 2026. Key requirements for the submission include a detailed project approach, a schedule with key milestones, evidence of experience on at least three similar projects, and a man-hour estimate. The agreement mandates that the provider act as an independent contractor, maintain accounting records for three years post-completion, and comply with E-Verify and North Carolina state laws regarding divestment from companies that boycott Israel. Payment for undisputed invoices will be made within 45 days of receipt, with no late fees applicable.