RFQ - Design Build Services for Water Main Extensions - Blossom St., Chadwick Acres, & Cape Landing
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 345-04/30/2026-2 |
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| Solicitation Number: | 345-04/30/2026-2 |
| Project Title: | RFQ - Design Build Services for Water Main Extensions - Blossom St., Chadwick Acres, & Cape Landing |
| Description: | Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (“CFPUA”) intends to procure a qualified Design-Builder (“DB”) to provide design and construction services for the installation of water main extensions into existing neighborhoods in the areas of Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing. (“Project”) This installation will include the public and private-side water service connections. |
| Opening Date: | 6/2/2026 2:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 5/1/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY |
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Solicitation Number
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345-04/30/2026-2
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CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
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Status Reason
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Opening Date
2026-06-02T14:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-04-30T18:36:01.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Civil engineering
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Owner
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Description
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (“CFPUA”) intends to procure a qualified Design-Builder (“DB”) to provide design and construction services for the installation of water main extensions into existing neighborhoods in the areas of Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing. (“Project”) This installation will include the public and private-side water service connections.
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Design-Build RFQ
DATE ISSUED: April 30, 2026
CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR:
A DESIGN-BUILD TEAM FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS TO THE AREAS OF
BLOSSOM STREET, CHADWICK ACRES, AND CAPE LANDING
Deadline for Inquiries
Time and Date Set for Submittal
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May 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Design-Build RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS TO THE AREAS OF BLOSSOM STREET, CHADWICK
ACRES, AND CAPE LANDING
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO DESIGN-BUILDERS
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (“CFPUA”) intends to procure a qualified Design-
Builder (“DB”) to provide design and construction services for the installation of water
main extensions into existing neighborhoods in the areas of Blossom Street, Chadwick
Acres, and Cape Landing. (“Project”) This installation will include the public and private-
side water service connections.
1.1 Sealed Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) must be received by the Finance Department
at 235 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 no later than June 2, 2026 at
2:00 PM.
1.2 CFPUA will address questions regarding the RFQ until 2:00 PM on May 19, 2026.
Questions submitted after this time will not be addressed. Questions should be directed to
Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, at
bids@cfpua.org.
1.3 CFPUA will not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Any changes to this RFQ
will be in the form of an addendum, which will be furnished to all registered RFQ holders.
Please register by sending company name and contact information to bids@cfpua.org.
1.4 CFPUA reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, to waive any informality or irregularity
in any SOQ received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective SOQs received.
1.5 Project Description: The proposed Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing
area water main extensions are a continuation of CFPUA’s ongoing efforts to provide
public drinking water service connections and main extensions to unserved homes and
communities in New Hanover County impacted by PFAS.
These water main extensions will be primarily funded via Division of Water Infrastructure
(“DWI”) Emerging Contaminants Small and Disadvantaged Communities (“EC-SDC”)
grants.
This Project will include design, obtaining of permits, creation of engineering reports
(preparation, submission, and DWI approval), public outreach assistance, construction
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phase engineering services, and ultimately the construction of water main extensions into
existing neighborhoods impacted by PFAS. The selected DB will form a team with
CFPUA (“Project Team”) and execute preliminary and final comprehensive agreements
for design and construction for a total Project cost not to exceed the approved budget
amount. This Project will receive funding as outlined herein.
As the Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing phases of the Project are being
funded through separate grants, each phase of the Project, including pricing and invoicing
for each of the three benefited areas, shall be kept separate.
• Total Estimated Design-Build Project Budget for Blossom Street Area Water
Extension: $2, 259,003
• Total Estimated Design-Build Project Budget for Chadwick Acres Area Water
Extension: $2,547,784
• Total Estimated Design-Build Project Budget for Cape Landing Area Water
Extension: $ $2,386,924
Anticipated Project Schedules:
Item
Task
*Anticipated Date
1
Advertise Design Build RFQ for Design
Build Teams
April 30, 3026
2
Receive Design Build SOQs for Design
Build Teams
June 2, 2026 by 2:00 PM
3
Design Build
Notification
Team
Selection
& June 16, 2026
4
Execute Preliminary
Agreement DBIA 520
Design
Build August 12, 2026
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Design Build Team Obtains
Approval of Engineering Reports
DWI November 10, 2026
6
Design Team Develops 60% Drawings and
Specifications
May 7, 2027
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Permitting/DWI Submittal Approval
July 6, 2027
8
Execute Construction Contract
August 11, 2027
*The funding for this Project is contingent on receipt of DWI approval of the engineering
reports.
1.6 The DB will be selected based on qualifications as outlined in Section 3 of this RFQ.
1.7 The Design Build services will be performed under the terms and conditions of Design
Build Institute of America (“DBIA”) contract documents with one entity identified as the
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DB. CFPUA standard terms and conditions are attached as Exhibit E. Services will include
all necessary activities to design and construct the Project.
1.8 The DB will be an integral member of the Project Team, consisting of the DB,
representatives from CFPUA, and other consultants as required. DB, utilizing skills and
knowledge of design and general contracting, is responsible for a) integrating the design
and construction phases, b)providing design, code analysis, value engineering and
constructability reviews, c) developing schedules, d) preparing detailed Project
construction estimates, e) studying labor conditions, and, , f) contributing to the
development of the Project in any other way deemed necessary during the pre-
construction/design phase.
1.9 The DB assumes design and construction risk and has direct authority over the sub-
consultants and subcontractors. The DB will act as the CFPUA's fiduciary and will
maintain a relationship of trust and confidence between itself and CFPUA. CFPUA will
enter into a Preliminary Design-Build Agreement with the selected DB utilizing DBIA
form 520 (Exhibit E). Upon completion of the preliminary design-build scope of work,
CFPUA will develop a Lump Sum agreement with the selected DB for the Project utilizing
DBIA form 525 and 535 (Exhibit E). The Project will be an "open book" job whereby
CFPUA may attend any and all meetings of the DB firm relating to the Project and have
access to any and all books and records of the DB relating to the Project.
1.10 CFPUA is currently evaluating additional funding options for this Project. As federal funds
are being utilized, all federal Uniform Guidance requirements will apply in addition to all
applicable State requirements. These terms and conditions can be found at the end of this
solicitation. CFPUA is aware that federal requirements and state requirements may be in
conflict, however in the absence of guidance for these conflicts the standard State
requirements will remain within the terms and conditions of the Project documents.
Additionally, based on funding sources, M/WBE outreach goals may differ from CFPUA’s
standard goals. Compliance Supplement can be found here:
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-infrastructure/i-have-funding/design-bid
2- ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 The scope of work will be generally delivered in a two-phased Progressive Design-Build
approach as described below.
• Phase 1 – Design and Pre-Construction Services: The scope of work for Phase 1 will be
negotiated on a lump sum basis and will require approval by CFPUA. During this phase,
the scope of work will include overall Project scoping, public outreach assistance,
creation of engineering reports (including preparation, submission, and obtaining DWI
approvals), assistance with grant administration, design meetings, development of an
initial opinion of cost, design services through a 30% submittal package (with cost
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opinion update), and design completion to 60% or greater (with cost opinion update) as
well as the preparation and delivery of a lump sum cost and schedule for Phase 2.
Completion of the design and pre-construction services associated with the Phase 1
contract will be contingent on DB gaining approval of the required engineering reports
during preliminary design. This Project has received Conditional Letters of Intent to
Fund from DWI, however formal funding offers will not be issued until the engineering
reports have been approved. If DWI does not approve the engineering report(s) due to
the acts or omissions of DB, CFPUA will have the right to terminate the agreement for
cause and without penalty. Funding is additionally contingent upon 90% of the
homeowners identified in the respective grant applications committing to connecting to
the proposed water systems prior to submission of the engineering reports. DB will be
expected to assist CFPUA with the public outreach effort as part of the scope of the Phase
1 agreement. Completion of Phase 1 is required before commencement of activities in
Phase 2.
Following receipt and acceptance of the formal funding offers, CFPUA will work with
DB to finalize the terms of the Design-Builder Agreement for Phase 2. DB will only be
authorized to proceed with Phase 2 upon negotiation and execution of an agreement for
Phase 2 including Project scope, schedule, contract terms, and lump sum cost as well as
all other standard terms and conditions and any terms and conditions specific to this
Project. CFPUA must be able to demonstrate that execution of the Phase 2 work is cost-
effective, allows for local sub-contractor competition, achieves schedule milestones, and
meets the needs of CFPUA. If a Phase 2 agreement is not reached, then CFPUA will have
no further contractual responsibility to DB and may seek alternatives to Project
completion.
• Phase 2 – Design-Build Services Agreement: Phase 2 Design-Build work will include
completion of design services, continued grant administration assistance, construction,
and final Project completion as outlined in the Design-Build Agreement.
2.2 In general, the Project scope of work includes design and construction for the following key
elements:
• All necessary professional engineering and construction services for the installation of
grant-funded public water main extensions into existing neighborhoods in the areas of
Blossom Street, Chadwick Acres, and Cape Landing including the public and private-
side water service connections.
• Exhibits A, B, and C to this RFQ provide vicinity maps showing the general Project
areas.
2.3 After being selected, the DB will execute preliminary and final comprehensive agreements
with CFPUA as previously outlined to provide design, permitting, and construction services
of the Project including, but not limited to:
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