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Bid Title

General Engineering Services RFP

Issuing Agency

Rockingham County

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Apr 17, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-0417-01

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-0417-01
Bid Title:	General Engineering Services RFP
Category:	Engineering
Status:	Open

Description: The County of Rockingham, (the County) a political subdivision of the State of Virginia is seeking proposals from qualified professional engineering firms to provide general and specialized engineering services. Work will consist primarily of design and contract administration for water distribution and sanitary sewer collection, water treatment and wastewater treatment projects as well as Solid Waste (Landfill) Engineering and support services. Landfill services include landfill gas management and groundwater monitoring related to a solid waste disposal operation.  Other areas of specialized engineering work include, but are not limited to environmental management, stormwater management and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) permitting as well as future county transportation and site development and construction projects. Click here to submit your RFP electronically. Publication Date/Time: 4/17/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2026 2:30 PM Contact Person: Rebecca Guthrie Director of Finance 20 E. Gay Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 564-3010 rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov Related Documents: 26-0417-01 General Engineering Services RFP

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COUNTY of ROCKINGHAM 20 E. Gay Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Request for Proposal

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL # 26-0417-01

General Engineering Services

This procurement is governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and all terms and conditions of the

Act are hereby adopted and are made a part of this notice.

Contact Information:

Rebecca Guthrie

Director of Finance

20 E. Gay Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

(540) 564-3010

rguthrie@rockinghamcountyva.gov

Table of Contents

1.0 PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................4

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 4

4.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION ................................................................................. 5

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................................................... 6

6.0 AWARD CRITERIA AND CONTRACT TERM ....................................................................................... 7

7.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................... 7

7.1 APPLICABLE LAWS ...................................................................................................................... 7

7.2 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ............................................................................................................... 8

7.3 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE ....................................................................8

7.4 NONVISUAL ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY .......................................................................................9

7.5 ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING ............................................................................................. 10

7.6 IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986 .............................................................10

7.7 ANTITRUST ................................................................................................................................10

7.8 CLARIFICATION OF TERMS ........................................................................................................10

7.9 PAYMENT ..................................................................................................................................10

7.10 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS ............................................................................................... 10

7.11 TESTING AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 11

7.12 CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT ...................................................................................................11

7.13 DEFAULT ................................................................................................................................... 11

7.14 TAXES ........................................................................................................................................11

7.15 INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................... 11

7.16 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE .......................................................................................................... 14

7.17 NONDISCRIMINATION OF CONTRACTORS ................................................................................14

7.18 AUDIT ....................................................................................................................................... 15

7.19 NON-APPROPRIATION .............................................................................................................. 15

7.20 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING/USE OF AGREEMENT BY THIRD PARTIES ....................................15

7.21 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 15

7.22 LAWS AND REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................15

7.23 PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA ............................................. 16

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7.24 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS ................................................................ 16

7.25 WITHDRAWAL OR MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................16

7.26 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................ 16

7.27 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION .................................................................................................17

7.28 PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE PERIOD ............................................................................................. 17

7.29 TERMINATION BY THE COUNTY FOR CONVENIENCE ................................................................17

7.30 DEBARMENT STATUS ................................................................................................................17

7.33 TRAINING, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT ................................................18

8.0 SIGNATURE SHEET – RFP # 26-0417-01 ........................................................................................ 19

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1.0 PURPOSE

The County of Rockingham, (the County) a political subdivision of the State of Virginia is seeking proposals

from qualified professional engineering firms to provide general and specialized engineering services for

a three-year period from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2029 with an option of (2) one-year renewals through

June 30, 2031. Work will consist primarily of design and contract administration for water distribution and

sanitary sewer collection, water treatment and wastewater treatment projects as well as Solid Waste

(Landfill) Engineering and support services. Landfill services include landfill gas management and

groundwater monitoring related to a solid waste disposal operation. Other areas of specialized

engineering work include, but are not limited to environmental management, stormwater management

and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) permitting as well as future county

transportation and site development and construction projects.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Rockingham County is located in the center of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Nestled

between the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghenies on the west, the County is located

along the Interstate 81 corridor and only a two-hour drive to Washington, DC. Rockingham County is the

third largest county in Virginia and encompasses the Harrisonburg-Rockingham metropolitan area.

The Rockingham County Public Works Department manages 2 water treatment plants, a wastewater

treatment plant, a solid waste landfill, water and sanitary sewer piping and pumping systems that serve

the community. The County requires engineering services for all of these areas. At the landfill, VDEQ

permitting, groundwater monitoring, landfill gas system management, and overall general engineering

services are required. As the County expands, Public Works, Community Development, and Engineering

Departments are becoming involved in transportation and land development projects that require civil

engineering services.

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

Initial engineering services to be provided include the following:

 Development of final design, permitting, contract administration and on-site construction

observation services of projects from bidding through completion.

 Consulting and reporting to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), VDEQ, and Virginia

Department of Health (VDH) as well as other governmental agencies will be required.

 Expertise in groundwater monitoring and landfill gas management is a part of the landfill services.

 Expertise in sanitary sewer pump station design, pump sizing and system analysis, water system

modeling, tank, waterline and water pump station troubleshooting and analysis, to assist staff in

the maintenance and operation of the water/sewer system.

 As the County becomes more involved with transportation projects, the ability to advise, design

and/or project manage these projects. This includes providing construction phase services

including reviewing contractor’s schedule, reviewing shop drawings, preparing change orders,

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reviewing and approving contractor’s progress schedules and invoices, conducting progress

meetings, and providing quality and assurance services as needed.

 The background to consult on land development, land use and best management practices is also

desirable.

 Development of comprehensive capital improvement plans that includes short- and long-term

rehabilitation and construction projects which are categorized between those that can be

accomplished in-house and those requiring external contractor services. Plans should include

projected timelines, justified prioritization of projects, and cost budgets for both project

engineering and construction.

Potential capital improvement projects are:

1. Cross Keys Pump Station design

2. Rt. 11 North Sewer Extension

3. Water system modeling and sanitary sewer design for future service area expansion

4. Landfill: gas well system expansion, balancing and permitting, groundwater monitoring and

permitting, VDEQ general permit renewal and reporting

5. Landfill cell closure and cell expansion

4.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Proposal shall address the items included in the Purpose, Scope of Services and the Evaluation Criteria.

Proposals shall be as thorough and detailed as possible so that the County may properly evaluate

capabilities to provide the required services. Offerors are required to submit the following items as a

complete proposal:

Section 1 – Signed Signature Sheet (Section 8.0)

Section 2 – Qualifications/Experience: Provide the following:

a. A description of the specific services that the firm is able to provide.

b. Information as to the offeror’s background and experience relative to these services.

c. Resumes and qualifications of those that will be assigned to the project.

d. Name and experience record of the project manager.

e. Notation of any experience working with VDOT.

f.

Notation of any experience working with VDEQ.

g. Notation of any experience working with VDH.

h. Any other information the proposer feels will assist the County’s evaluation of

proposals.

Proposal submission will consist of the following engineering categories:

1. Water/Sewer

2. Landfill

3. Environmental/stormwater

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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