RFQ - Water Supply Long Term Planning

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking statements of qualifications from professional engineering consulting firms to provide Water Supply Long Term Planning services. The primary objective of this initiative is to identify and rank community water supply solutions capable of meeting a minimum of 50 MGD additional peak day demand beyond current capacities. The scope of work includes developing an inventory of raw water supply or storage alternatives, analyzing each for capacity, treatment requirements, capital investment, and regulatory hurdles, and establishing a scoring methodology to rank these alternatives. Key deliverables include a project charter in October 2026, a detailed draft workplan by December 2026, and final deliverables by October 2027. This is a qualifications-based selection process where the fee schedule and detailed scope of work will be negotiated with the most qualified firm. Statements of qualifications must be submitted in PDF format to [email hidden] by September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a page limit of 25 pages excluding specific sections like resumes and appendices. Evaluations are weighted based on project understanding and approach (35%), relevant firm experience (35%), and proposed staff experience (30%). Additionally, firms must be registered with the Office of the Secretary of State and meet specified insurance requirements to be considered for selection.