Project Information

Bid Title

Engineering/Design Services (PE) for Hoke Walks Trail System

Issuing Agency

Hoke County

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Mar 27, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Category:	County Manager
Status:	Open

Description: Printable Copy (Click Here) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Engineering/Design Services (PE) for Hoke Walks Trail System James A. Leach Aquatic and Recreation Center – Hoke County, NC Project: Hoke Walk Issue Date: March 3, 2026 Proposal Due Date: April 3, 2026 ________________________________________ 1. General Information The County of Hoke (hereafter “County”) has been awarded funding through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to complete the design and engineering of a new pedestrian trail system as part of the Hoke Walks initiative. The project area is located behind the James A. Leach Aquatic and Recreation Center at 5215 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC. The proposed trail system will connect to Beaumont Court and Chamberlin Boulevard, enhancing non-motorized connectivity within the area. The County is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional design services for the trail project in accordance with NCDOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements. 2. Scope of Work The selected consultant shall provide full design and engineering services, including but not limited to: • Field surveying, topographic mapping, and geotechnical review • Trail layout and design consistent with NCDOT and AASHTO standards for multi-use paths • ADA compliance and environmental sensitivity • Trailhead and wayfinding considerations • Drainage and erosion control planning • Utility conflict identification • Design for tie-ins to Beaumont Court and Chamberlin Boulevard • Coordination with County staff, public stakeholders, and NCDOT Division 8 • Cost estimating, phasing, and construction drawings suitable for bidding • Support during permitting and pre-construction review ________________________________________ 3. Project Location • Primary Location: Behind the James A. Leach Aquatic & Recreation Center (5215 Fayetteville Rd, Raeford, NC 28376) • Trail Connections: o Beaumont Court o Chamberlin Boulevard Trail alignment is to be determined during the design phase but must remain within county-owned or approved easement areas. 4. Funding Source This project is funded through an NCDOT-administered grant and is subject to federal and state procurement rules, including: • NCDOT’s Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR Part 200) • Buy America and Davis-Bacon compliance (if applicable) 5. Proposal Submission Requirements Firms must submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) digital PDF containing: • Cover Letter • Firm qualifications and relevant experience • Key personnel with resumes and availability • Detailed project understanding and proposed methodology • Recent similar projects and references • Project schedule with milestones • Hourly rate and fee proposal (in separate sealed envelope) • Required certifications and forms (Section 7) 6. Evaluation Criteria Criteria Weight Relevant Experience 25% Qualifications of Key Personnel 20% Project Approach & Methodology 25% Schedule and Availability 15% Past Performance with NCDOT/FHWA 15% Note: This is a qualifications-based selection under N.C.G.S. 143-64.31; cost proposals will be reviewed after ranking of qualifications. 7. Required Assurances and Forms Include the following completed and signed: • Conflict of Interest Statement • Certification Regarding Debarment & Suspension • E-Verify Affidavit • Non-Collusion Affidavit • Title VI Assurance Form (NCDOT) 8. Questions and Addenda Submit all questions in writing by to: C. Andrew Jacobs II Email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Responses and addenda will be posted at https://www.hokecounty.net/Bids.aspx 9. Submission Deadline and Delivery Address All proposals must be received by: April 3, 2026, by 10AM Late proposals will not be accepted. Deliver to: Hoke County Attn: Andrew Jacobs 227 N. Main Street Raeford, NC 28376 Hoke County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and select the firm that is in the best interest of the County and in compliance with NCDOT and FHWA regulations. Publication Date/Time: 3/3/2026 12:00 am Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 11:59 pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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