Water Supply Alternatives Feasibility Study

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking qualified contractors to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for alternative water supply sources capable of meeting a peak demand of 50 million gallons per day. The work will involve detailed technical and regulatory evaluations of potential sources, including an assessment of available capacity, required treatment processes, estimated capital expenditures, and the potential impacts on stakeholders such as communities, environmental resources, and regulatory agencies. This effort is critical to ensuring long-term water supply resilience and compliance with state and federal standards. The contract is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, which classifies it as an environmental consulting service. Proposals must be submitted by August 4, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026. While specific location details for performance are not provided, the study is intended to support water supply planning for the authority’s service area in North Carolina. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in hydrologic analysis, regulatory frameworks, cost estimation, and stakeholder engagement to successfully fulfill the scope of work.