Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and Fire Station 15

Issuing Agency

State Government of North Carolina

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

May 21, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

274-2026-CM-PSSP-07

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Project Description

Solicitation Number:	274-2026-CM-PSSP-07
Project Title:	Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and Fire Station 15
Description:	The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special inspection services for two projects: Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road. Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest Road near the current Fire Station #15.
Opening Date:	6/23/2026 3:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/22/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH

Solicitation Number * 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-23T15:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-21T15:13:44.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Bid Agent: Reese.Wamsley@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Patrick Barbour
Description The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special inspection services for two projects: Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road. Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest Road near the current Fire Station #15.

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Request for Qualifications # 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07

Title: Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and

Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and

Fire Station 15

Issue Date: May 22, 2026

Due Date: June 23, 2026 not later than 3:00 p.m. EDT

Issuing Department: ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Reese Wamsley

Construction Project Manager

Email: reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 3

1.1 Purpose....................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Background................................................................................................. 3

1.3 RFQ Timeline.............................................................................................. 4

1.4 Questions.................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information....................................... 5

1.6 Business Engagement and Opportunities ................................................... 6

1.7 Rights to Submitted Material ....................................................................... 6

1.8 Communications ......................................................................................... 6

1.9 Lobbying ..................................................................................................... 7

1.10 Conflicts of Interest ................................................................................... 7

1.11 Proposer Expenses................................................................................... 8

1.12 Proposer Acceptance................................................................................ 8

2. QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE...................................................................... 8

2.1 Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .............................. 8

2.2 Hourly Rates ............................................................................................. 11

2.3 Qualifications Package Documents .......................................................... 11

3. PROPOSAL EVALUATION......................................................................... 11

3.1 Evaluation Criteria..................................................................................... 12

3.2 Final Selection .......................................................................................... 12

3.3 Notice to Submitting Firms Regarding RFQ Terms and Conditions .......... 12

4. SCOPE OF SERVICE.................................................................................. 12

APPENDIX I HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE........................................................ 15

APPENDIX III REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ............................................... 17

APPENDIX III REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM .................................... 18

APPENDIX IV..................................................................................................... 20

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for

Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special

inspection services for two projects:

Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the

intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road.

Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest

Road near the current Fire Station #15.

A qualified firm will be selected to provide geotechnical investigations and recommendations

in support of the construction, construction materials inspection and testing services, special

inspection services, and any third-party inspection services required for construction permits.

Proposed offerors must prove that they possess the requisite experience, skills, technical

and administrative capability, and capacity to participate in a team approach to project

delivery.

It is anticipated that all services will be on a periodic on-call basis although there may be

periods during the construction when continuous inspection may be required to the meet

schedule and follow the technical requirements pertaining to the construction of the facility,

and other constraints.

The City reserves the right to select and award a single contract for both projects or

select and award separate contracts for each project.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.

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/

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual:

Contact Name

Reese Wamsley

Email Address

reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov

Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered. Questions concerning this RFQ will

be received until June 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM at which time no future questions will be

accepted. A summary of all questions and answers may be issued in the form of an

addendum. Any comments or questions that arise concerning any requirement that is unclear

or objectionable must be submitted electronically.

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing

areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health

care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild

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climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make

Raleigh a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best

practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that

will protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and

cultural and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life

for neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities,

colleges, citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job

opportunities, and encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and

prepares 21st Century staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through

transparent civic engagement and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

The Engineering Services Department is recognized as a leader in providing full-service,

comprehensive real estate, engineering and facility operational service for the City. The

department’s vision focuses on innovative, efficient and effective management and delivery

of modern public infrastructure assets for the Raleigh community. This is accomplished

through strategic planning, key partnerships, teamwork and collaborative implementation

leading to focused, measurable and beneficial results and outcomes.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

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

City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the

needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process

RFQ Advertisement Date

Date and time

May 22, 2026

Deadline for written questions

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

June 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

June 16, 2026

June 23, 2026 @ 3:00 pm

Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)

Mid-June 2026

Interviews (if required)

June 2026

Selection Announcement (tentative) September 2026

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1.4 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later

than the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquiries.

The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline

above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and

conditions and requirements. The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers

to this RFQ, if any, and shall be posted to eVP. No information, instruction or advice provided

orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a question or

otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding.

Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to

this RFQ.

It is important that all Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check the eVP

for any addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have

been reviewed and, acknowledged on the cover letter included in the RFQ response.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual:

Contact Name

Reese Wamsley

Email Address

reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov

Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered. Questions concerning this RFQ will

be received until 4:00 pm EDT on June 12, 2026 at which time no future questions will be

accepted. A summary of all questions and answers may be issued in the form of an

addendum. Any comments or questions that arise concerning any requirement that is unclear

or objectionable must be submitted electronically.

1.5 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be

addressed and submitted as follows:

DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE

MAIL:

City of Raleigh

Engineering Services Department,

Construction Management Division

ATTN: Alondra Roata

One Exchange Plaza, Suite 801

219 Fayetteville Street

Raleigh NC 27601

RFQ No. 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07

DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY

SERVICES:

City of Raleigh

Engineering Services Department

Construction Management Division

ATTN: Alondra Roata

One Exchange Plaza, Suite 801

219 Fayetteville Street

Raleigh NC 27601

RFQ No. 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services
• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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