RFQ for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Water Service...

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	May 5, 2026
Due:	Jun 9, 2026
Agency:	Greenville Utilities
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	26-25
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Request for Qualifications

For Professional Engineering Services Related to

the Water Service Due Diligence Preliminary Engineering Report of the

Pitt County Megasite North Development

for the

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION

401 S. Greene Street,

Greenville, North Carolina 27834

Issue Date: May 5, 2026

Qualification Packages Shall be Received by 2:00 PM (EDT) on June 9, 2026

Introduction

Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) is seeking professional technical services for due

diligence for providing water service to the Pitt County-North Megasite. The Consultant is

expected to produce a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) which will serve as the foundational

document for planning, design, and applications for funding of the necessary water infrastructure

to support the Pitt County Megasite development. The PER will verify existing infrastructure,

identify existing and future needs, evaluate alternatives, and recommend a phased optimal

approach for providing reliable and cost-effective utility services to the industrial development.

According to the North Carolina Megasite Readiness Program, Pitt County is well situated both

geographically and economically to support the goals of the economic development partners of the

State of North Carolina. The selection and development of the proposed Pitt County Megasite aims

to attract and support leading industries in advanced manufacturing and to create new economic

opportunities for the region. To achieve that end, it's crucial to first verify existing utilities in the

project vicinity and establish new and sustainable infrastructure to sustainably meet the needs of

the development well into the future.

Due diligence services will be procured through a qualification-based selection in accordance with

NCGS 143-64.31, GS 143-64.32 and 115C-521 E. The Commission will evaluate the most

qualified firm for the work and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Packages shall be

received by 2:00 pm (EDT) on June 9, 2026, and shall be submitted to Attention: Cleve Haddock,

Lifetime CLGPO, Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street,

Greenville, North Carolina 27834.

About the Megasite

During its 2022 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly created the Megasite

Readiness Program and appropriated one million dollars to provide initial funding for the

program. The General Assembly directed EDPNC to engage a national site selection firm to

evaluate North Carolina sites and identify up to five Megasites – sites with at least 1000

developable acres - best positioned to successfully serve major advanced manufacturing projects.

The Pitt County-North Site, comprised of more than 8300 acres, was submitted for consideration

and selected for the program. You can find the Megasite selection report here.

The Pitt County-North Site is located in the northern area of Pitt County, North Carolina. The

site, parcel 24244, is just north of the City of Greenville and is currently used for agricultural and

forestry purposes. Within this parcel, 3300 acres have been identified as having the potential to

configure a 1000+ acre Megasite. The 3300 acres were rezoned industrial in July 2025. As of

January 2026, Pitt County held the 3300 acres under option, giving the County control of the

property as specified in the EPDNC Megasite Program Guidelines in order to receive grant

funds for due diligence services.

Existing Facilities

The water distribution system consists of more than 700 miles of water main, ranging in size from

2” to 36”. The system provides water to approximately 40,400 connections which include

residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. The average daily demand for the

system is approximately 14.5 MGD with a peak day demand of 19.3 MGD. The system includes

an existing water treatment facility rated for 32 MGD.

Purpose of Request for Proposals

• Evaluate the capacities of existing water infrastructure in the vicinity of the Pitt County

Megasite development.

• Project reasonable demands which can be expected to be generated by end users of the

development. This will include an estimate of expected water demands placed on the

region through the projected industrial development users at the site. Significant

development of this nature is expected to increase stress on existing utility networks and

the PER will address particular avenues which can be relied upon to sustainably relieve

that stress with infrastructure sustainability in mind. Demands should be presented in a

phased approach as the Megasite will be the initial user and ultimately the largest

customer in a broad development buildout strategy.

• Identify potential delivery points for water transfer to support the Megasite development

without compromising the existing demands of the Greenville Utilities Commission

customer base or the future demands of the overall industrial park development.

• Analyze and present multiple alternatives to extend and upgrade water service in the

development area. This effort will strive to meet existing and projected demands while

also considering economic factors and environmental impacts.

• Presentation of preliminary routing and cost estimates for the recommended phased

utility infrastructure improvements.

• Identify State and Federal regulatory requirements, and permitting processes required by

the proposed infrastructure development.

Scope of Services

The Consultant shall provide Greenville Utilities Commission with the following services:

A. Site Survey

Conduct a comprehensive site investigation to gather information on existing utility

infrastructure. These findings will support the assembly of the engineering report.

Existing basemaps and reports will also be made available to the Consultant by

Greenville Utilities Commission staff.

B. Analysis of Existing Infrastructure

• Review existing Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) location maps and identify the

location and sizing of all existing GUC water mains in the vicinity of the Pitt County

Megasite.

• Utilize existing GUC distribution system model to evaluate the available capacities of all

existing components which will serve the proposed development, including water

treatment plant capacities.

• The Consultant shall determine potential impacts of the proposed industrial development

on the GUC water system.

C. Projected Utility Demands

• The Consultant shall estimate immediate and projected future water consumption for a

range of potential Megasite tenants.

• Develop projections for peak and average demands over the planning horizon. Since this

is a phased development, projections will directly affect the sizing of specific

infrastructure components, such as water transmission mains and water treatment plant

capacity. The Consultant shall analyze demands placed on the system by Phase I and

projected Phase II Development. Conversation should take place on how the proposed

development will impact service to the existing GUC customer base. The Town of

Bethel, situated 6 miles north of the Megasite became part of the GUC system

approximately 5 years ago and due to proximity should also be considered when

discussing options for utility upgrades in the area. The Pitt County Megasite and the

associated surrounding developments are expected to spur community growth,

strengthening the local tax base and therefore are considered a primary demand objective

for the Commission. It is crucial to consider upgrades to water treatment assets as part of

this analysis.

D. Alternatives Analysis

• The Consultant shall identify and evaluate several options for extending and upgrading

existing infrastructure to reliably meet the projected water demands. All feasible

alternatives should be considered with specific attention to the most cost effective and

environmentally considerate options.

• The Consultant shall assess the feasibility and environmental impacts for each alternative

and recommend an optimal alternative.

E. Preliminary Design and Cost Estimates

• Develop potential routes and required capacities for the recommended utility

infrastructure improvements including: water main extensions and other essential

equipment assets of the phased approach.

• The Consultant shall prepare preliminary construction cost estimates for the major

components of each feasible alternative for each specific water facility. Cost Estimates

should be focused on Phase I improvements only to serve the initial phase of

development, the Megasite property. These improvements may or may not include

elevated water storage facilities but should still be considered as part of phase 1.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Title	Due Date	Other Files	Tab Sheet
26-25	RFQ for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Water Service Due Diligence Preliminary Engineering Report of the Pitt County Megasite North Development	Tue, 06/09/2026 - 02:00pm	-	-

RFQ for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Water Service Due Diligence Preliminary Engineering Report of the Pitt County Megasite North Development

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