RFQ for Engineering Services for Natural Gas Prelimnary Engineering Report...

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	May 5, 2026
Due:	Jun 4, 2026
Agency:	Greenville Utilities
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	26-24
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

For ENGINEERING SERVICES for

NATURAL GAS PRELIMNARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR THE

PITT COUNTY NORTH MEGASITE DEVELOPMENT

for

GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION

401 S. Greene Street,

Greenville, North Carolina 27834

ISSUE DATE: MAY 5, 2026

QUALIFICATION PACKAGES SHALL BE RECEIVED BY 3:00 PM (EDT) ON JUNE 4, 2026

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PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) seeks Statements of Qualifications from

Engineering Firms to provide a comprehensive Preliminary Engineering Report

(PER) which will serve as the foundation document for planning, design, and

applications for funding the necessary natural gas infrastructure to support the Pitt

County North Megasite development.

PACKAGES SHALL BE RECEIVED BY 3:00 PM (EDT) ON JUNE 4, 2026.

Packages shall be submitted to Cleve Haddock, Lifetime CLGPO, Procurement

Manager at (252) 551-1533 (haddocgc@guc.com). Attention: Cleve Haddock,

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

Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834. GUC reserves the right to reject

any and all submittals.

Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) should be received by

or before May 13, 2026. All questions shall be directed to the attention of Cleve

Haddock at haddocgc@guc.com.

ABOUT GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMSSION

Since 1905, Greenville Utilities has been an integral part of Greenville and Pitt

County, growing and progressing along with our expanding service area. GUC

provides electric, water, sewer, and natural gas services to the City of Greenville

and 75% of Pitt County. We serve a combined total of nearly 165,000 customer

connections. Greenville Utilities is owned by the citizens of Greenville but operates

under a separate charter issued by the N.C. General Assembly. We are governed

by an eight-member Board of Commissioners. The Board is responsible for

approving rates, development plans, and the annual budget as well as setting

operating and extension policies. Our fiscal year budget runs July 1st through June

30th. Policies are implemented by the General Manager/CEO. The City Manager

serves as a full voting member; five other Board members are nominated by the

City Council, and two are nominated by the County Commissioners. All Board

members are approved by the City Council. Our highly experienced Management

Team is dedicated to working together to operate GUC in the best interest of our

customers.

Mission Statement

Greenville Utilities is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve

by safely providing reliable utility solutions at the lowest reasonable cost, with

exceptional customer service in an environmentally responsible manner

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

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 North Megasite aims to attract and

support leading industries in advanced manufacturing, creating new economic

opportunities for the region. To achieve that end, it is 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. The Pitt County

Megasite property is situated at Latitude: 35.7128° North, Longitude: 77.4017°

West, approximately seven (7) miles north of the City of Greenville, North Carolina.

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Purpose of the Report

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 the necessary natural gas 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. The Consultant is expected to break down all proposed development

costs for natural gas expansion for Phase I development to serve the Pitt County

North Megasite property.

Objectives

• Evaluate the capacities of existing natural gas in the vicinity of the Pitt

County North 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

natural gas 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 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 natural gas supplies 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 gas

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 of natural gas.

• 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

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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 natural

gas mains and delivery points (City Gate and Regulator Stations)in

the vicinity of the Pitt County North Megasite.

• Utilize existing GUC Synergi Gas by DNV models to evaluate the

available capacities of all existing components which will serve the

proposed development.

• The Consultant shall determine potential impacts of the proposed

industrial development on both primary and secondary networks of

the GUC natural gas system.

C. Projected Utility Demands

• The Consultant shall estimate immediate and projected future

natural gas usage for a range of potential Megasite tenants with

feedback as appropriate by GUC.

• 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.

The Consultant shall analyze demands placed on the system by

Phase I development as they pertain to natural gas. Conversation

should take place on how the proposed development will impact

service to the existing GUC customers. The Pitt County North

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 natural gas assets

as part of this analysis.

• Review GUC’s current natural gas supply from Piedmont Natural

Gas and determine if additional future capacity with be needed.

D. Alternatives Analysis

• The Consultant shall identify and evaluate several options for

extending and upgrading existing natural gas infrastructure to

reliably meet the projected utility 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 for gas main

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Bid Number	Title	Due Date	Other Files	Tab Sheet
26-24	RFQ for Engineering Services for Natural Gas Prelimnary Engineering Report for the Pitt County North Megasite Development	Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00pm	-	-

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