When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The work is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.

Condition Evaluation for the Replacement of Pump Station #33 Shamrock (Due November 5, 2026)

SUMMARY

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking professional engineering consulting services to evaluate, design, and provide bidding assistance for the upgrade or replacement of the existing Pump Station #33 Shamrock in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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DESCRIPTION

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority requires professional engineering services for the condition evaluation and replacement of Pump Station #33 Shamrock, an approximately 46-year-old facility. The scope of work includes performing preliminary field investigations, preparing a Preliminary Engineering Report, developing detailed design plans and technical specifications, obtaining necessary permits, creating a sewer bypass plan, and providing bidding assistance. The project aims to produce final contract documents suitable for bidding and construction.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be properly registered with the North Carolina Office of the Secretary of State
Must meet General Liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate
Must meet Workers Compensation insurance requirements of $500,000/$500,000/$500,000
Must meet Auto Liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must meet Professional Liability insurance requirements of not less than $2,000,000 per loss
Must comply with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 through 64.34 (Mini Brooks Act)

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TIMELINE

Advertise RFQ: October 7, 2026

Consultants submit SOQ: November 5, 2026

Complete SOQ review and award: November 19, 2026

Complete Scope and Contract: December 17, 2026

Notice to proceed: January 4, 2027

Preliminary Engineering Report: February 18, 2027

Design: June 18, 2027

Permitting: August 2, 2027

Construction Bidding and Award: September 1, 2027

Issuing Agency

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

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Condition Evaluation for the Replacement of Pump Station #33 Shamrock