South Fork Water Intake Resiliency Project

The Town of Boone is seeking qualified private engineering firms to deliver comprehensive services for the elevation of the South Fork Water Intake, a resiliency project funded by the North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure with a total budget of $2.5 million. The scope includes preparing an engineering report and environmental information document, developing detailed design plans, and providing full construction administration and inspection services, with all work centered at the project site in Boone, North Carolina. The selected firm must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million, and ensure all engineering staff are licensed North Carolina professionals. The project timeline spans from July 15, 2026, to May 2, 2028, with critical milestones tied to state grant requirements, including design approvals and bid award deadlines. The solicitation is structured as a Letter of Interest with strict formatting requirements: a maximum of eight total pages divided into three sections, including a cover letter, evaluation narrative, and supportive documentation such as organizational charts, resumes of key personnel, and proof of North Carolina-based staffing. Evaluation is based solely on technical merit, weighted as follows: 40% for the firm’s experience with water intake projects and past performance, 30% for the qualifications and availability of proposed staff, and 30% for understanding of the project’s unique challenges and proposed innovative approaches. No cost or price elements are part of the evaluation, and selection will be made using a best-value trade-off methodology. The firm must demonstrate financial capacity, compliance with state regulations, and a commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and detailed record-keeping, with subcontractors also required to be registered in North Carolina. Submissions are due by 2:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026, and may be delivered by mail, in person, or via email to the Town of Boone’s Department of Public Works, with Joshua Eller serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions.