Project Information

Bid Title

On-Call Professional Services: Geotechnical, Materials Testing & Special Inspections, and Surveying RFQ

Issuing Agency

State Government of North Carolina

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Jun 10, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

677-TM26-08

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Project Description

Solicitation Number:	677-TM26-08
Project Title:	On-Call Professional Services: Geotechnical, Materials Testing & Special Inspections, and Surveying RFQ
Description:	The Town of Wendell is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide engineering related on-call services for Geotechnical, Materials Testing & Special Inspections and Surveying services as further defined in the Scope of Work.
Opening Date:	7/1/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	6/11/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	TOWN OF WENDELL

Solicitation Number * 677-TM26-08	Department TOWN OF WENDELL	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-07-01T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-06-10T21:30:32.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Professional engineering services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Audrey Foster
Description The Town of Wendell is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide engineering related on-call services for Geotechnical, Materials Testing & Special Inspections and Surveying services as further defined in the Scope of Work.

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409 Landing View Dr. Wendell, NC 27591

Telephone: (919) 365-4450 www.townofwendellnc.gov

Town of Wendell

Request for Qualifications

RFQ# 677-TM26-08

On-Call Professional Services: Geotechnical, Materials

Testing & Special Inspections, and Surveying

Information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North Carolina

electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/.

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The Town

of Wendell reserves the right to modify and/or adjust this schedule to meet the needs of the project.

All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process Summary

RFQ Advertisement Date

Deadline for Questions

Town Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

Date and time

June 10, 2026

June 22, 2026

June 24, 2026

July 1, 2026 2:00pm

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Contents

Project Purpose and Background ............................................................................................................ 3

Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................................ 3

General Requirements and Deliverables ................................................................................................. 3

Proposal Submittal Requirements........................................................................................................... 4

Questions .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Proposal Submittal Format and Contents................................................................................................ 5

Proposal Format ................................................................................................................................. 5

Proposal Content................................................................................................................................ 5

Evaluation Method ................................................................................................................................. 6

Evaluation Criteria .............................................................................................................................. 6

Criteria............................................................................................................................................ 7

(a) ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Weight ............................................................................................................................................ 7

(b) ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Score (0-3) ...................................................................................................................................... 7

(a) x (b) ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Weighted Score ............................................................................................................................... 7

Final Score ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Selection Procedures.......................................................................................................................... 7

Minimum Requirements for Contract Execution ...................................................................................... 7

Negotiating with Offerors ........................................................................................................................ 8

Responsibility for Costs .......................................................................................................................... 8

Public Records and Submitted Proposals from the Consultant ................................................................ 8

Minimum Engineering Credentials........................................................................................................... 9

Consultant Qualifications....................................................................................................................... 9

Conflict of Interest Statement ................................................................................................................. 9

Changes in Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 10

Execution of Proposal........................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................... 12

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Project Purpose and Background

The Town continues to experience an increase in Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), public-private

development and other construction related demands. The construction of many of these projects requires

professional engineering design services to complete, and the use of On-Call engineering agreements

expedites delivery of projects. The Town intends to select at a minimum one consultant for each discipline

area below but may select multiple consultants for any given discipline. It is anticipated that each selected

firm will execute a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with the Town and supplemental Task Orders will be

executed as projects arise.

Scope of Work

Selected consultants will provide professional services on an as-needed basis to support the Town’s CIP,

public - private development, and other construction-related needs. The scope of services may include,

but is not limited to, field investigations, data collection, analysis, preparation of technical documents and

reports, design support, and construction-phase services, as applicable to each discipline area.

It is anticipated that work will be assigned through Task Orders issued under the MSA. Each Task Order will

define the specific scope, schedule, and fee for the assignment. Consultants will be expected to

coordinate with Town staff and other project stakeholders to support the timely delivery of projects. Task

Orders will be issued based on the Town’s project needs and the consultant’s qualifications, availability,

and performance.

The Town anticipates needing professional services in the following discipline areas and respondents

must indicate the discipline area(s) in which they wish to be considered (See Appendix A). The discipline

area(s) must be able to be performed directly by the consultant, not by a subconsultant or subcontractor.

It is not anticipated that an individual firm will supply all services listed below, but a firm may submit on

more than one service if they are qualified to do so.

• Geotechnical, Materials testing, and Special inspections

• Survey Services

The contract term will be two (2) years with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

The Town reserves the right to cancel the MSA at any time or discontinue a firm’s participation. Instances

where this may occur include, but are not limited to, contracted firms not meeting performance

expectations, or routinely declining opportunities to participate.

General Requirements and Deliverables

• All technical memoranda, reports, and certifications shall be submitted in electronic form to

Wendell in Windows-compatible format (including both .pdf and Microsoft Office Word formats).

All plans shall be delivered to the Town in CAD-generated drawings and shall be provided on

electronic media downloadable onto AutoCAD-based systems compatible with the Town’s current

AutoCAD version. Development of GIS data related to streets, stormwater, and other facilities may

be required.

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• Wendell seeks to design projects that are cost effective and functional, high-performing in energy

and water use, examining options for increasing efficiency during the design phase, using lifecycle

costs analysis. The outcome should be a building and/or areas and projects that are functional for

their intended use, are durable, adds value for occupants and citizens, and utilizes cost-effective

techniques and equipment. The selected Consultant should be prepared to assist the Town in

making decisions that deliver the best results for the life of the building/structure/equipment and

their related systems.

• The selected Consultants shall be experienced with current State and Federal accessibility code

requirements and have the ability to implement design solutions to resolve the various types of

barriers from these facilities.

• The Town invites and encourages participation in this procurement process by minority or women-

owned business enterprises (MWBE) in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-48.

Proposal Submittal Requirements

Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted through the NC eVP website. Interested parties must be logged

in to submit proposals electronically. Registration information is available at NC Electronic Vendor Portal

(eVP). Proposals must be clearly marked with name of the submitting company, the RFQ number and RFQ

title (Your Company Name - 677-TM26-08 - Professional Master Services). Proposers must submit one

(1) electronic version, submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF).

RFQ Responses must be received no later than 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 1,

2026.

Any submittals received after the deadline by any delivery method will not be considered or evaluated.

Questions

Questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted in writing to Nick Woodruff – Owner’s Project Manager via

email to: nwoodruff@cumming-group.com no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on June

22, 2026. Indicate the RFQ name in the subject heading of the email.

Only emailed questions will be addressed and answered. The issuance of such written responses is the

only official method by which interpretation, clarification, or additional information will be given by the

Town. Only requests answered by formal written responses will be binding. Oral and other interpretations

or clarifications will be without legal effect. No information, instruction or advice provided orally or

informally by any Town personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in connection

with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding. No personal inquiry or marketing meetings will

be conducted or allowed. Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an

Addendum to this RFQ.

An addendum will be released with answers to any submitted questions and will be posted to the NC eVP

website.

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Proposal Submittal Format and Contents

The instructions below provide guidance and information for respondents to prepare and submit concise

responses to this RFQ. The purpose is to establish the format and contents of the proposal so that

responses are complete, contain all essential information, and can be easily evaluated.

Proposal Format

Proposals should be presented in a well-organized and concise manner. The qualifications proposal

should be no longer than 30 pages in length. Covers, resumes, Certificates of Insurance, and tabs will not

be counted towards the page limit. The Professional Master Services Application (PMSA) form shall be

included as the first page of the submission and will not count toward the page limitation. The Town may

reject as non-responsive at its sole discretion any submittal that does not provide complete and/or

adequate responses or departs in any substantial way from the required format.

Proposal Content

The following items must be addressed in the submission:

1. Introductory Letter: Respondents shall submit a clear and concise response identifying the

following information:

a. Name of the Firm

b. Primary contact person working on the Town’s behalf and their contact information

c. The Firm’s contact information

d. Why the Town should select the Firm for this work

e. Acknowledgement of any RFQ Addenda (if applicable)

2. Qualifications and Experience: Respondents shall submit the following information to demonstrate

their experience and qualifications:

a. Provide relevant experience illustrating similar projects or work related to the technical

aspects and/or processes outlined in the above scope of work. Include sub-consultants’ (if

applicable) capabilities as related to the scope of work. Cite specific projects of a similar

nature to the submitting scope and list contact information for each project cited. If

Respondent is teaming with other qualified firms, including sub-consultants, ensure the

cited examples include previous collaborations.

3. Project Team(s): Provide an organization chart of the project team specifying the dedicated project

manager, key personnel, and sub-consultants assigned to the team and the availability of backup

personnel that will support this project. Include resumes with a brief summary identifying roles and

responsibilities and general qualifications (i.e. professional registrations, certifications, and/or

licenses) of each team member including sub-consultants and disciplines appropriate to the

project as well as education and availability of work, and experience. Please do not list Firm staff

that are not directly working on this project team. If more than one project manager or team is

desired, please include this information and describe why this is necessary and how each team

will interact with the Town.

4. Example Projects with References: Provide a minimum of three (3) references related to similar

publicly funded projects or scopes. Include the name of each project, a brief description, and the

primary contact information of the reference that will be used by the Town to obtain information

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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