When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Hickory. The work is located in Hickory, North Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Professional engineering firm experienced in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in master planning, capital improvement planning, and asset management. Capability to provide permitting, design, bidding, and construction-phase engineering services. Experience preparing feasibility studies, cost estimates, technical reports, specifications, and bid packages. Familiarity with public-sector infrastructure projects in North Carolina or comparable jurisdictions.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Hickory, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

Professional engineering services are sought for planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction support related to water and wastewater systems in Hickory, North Carolina. The work includes master planning, asset management, assessments, cost opinions, and preparation of engineering and bid documents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified professional engineering firm or consultant team
Must be properly licensed and authorized to provide services in North Carolina
Must submit three bound paper copies and one searchable PDF on a USB flash drive
Must not submit fees, hourly rates, or cost information in the SOQ
Must acknowledge all addenda
Must provide proof of ability to satisfy insurance requirements
Must disclose any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest
Must have capacity to initiate and support multiple or time-sensitive assignments

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFQ issued: September 17th, 2026

Deadline for written questions: October 8th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Anticipated addendum / responses: October 15th, 2026

SOQ submission deadline: October 30th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 8, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City Of Hickory

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Hickory, North Carolina, seeks professional engineering services for its water and wastewater systems. Services may include planning, evaluation, design, permitting, bidding support, construction-phase services, and related professional assistance.

The engagement may also cover water and wastewater master planning, capital improvement planning, asset management, condition assessments, risk and life-cycle analyses, and alternatives evaluations. Expected deliverables may include feasibility reports, technical memoranda, preliminary engineering reports, opinions of probable construction cost, design drawings, specifications, contract documents, and bid packages.

All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by October 8, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Hickory. The work is located in Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Professional engineering firm experienced in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
Demonstrated expertise in master planning, capital improvement planning, and asset management
Capability to provide permitting, design, bidding, and construction-phase engineering services
Experience preparing feasibility studies, cost estimates, technical reports, specifications, and bid packages
Familiarity with public-sector infrastructure projects in North Carolina or comparable jurisdictions

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