REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
RFQ#: 25-26-54
The City of Greenville, NC is seeking qualifications from engineering firms interested in
providing the services required to prepare final design documents, acquisition, and provide
construction administration for a stormwater drainage improvement project. The project will
be funded through the City’s Stormwater Utility Fund.
Interested firms are invited to submit qualifications (in the required quantity and format) for
the “City of Greenville- Golden Road Drainage Improvements” by 4:00 pm, Friday, July 17th,
2026. to the following address:
Dropbox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/qjsnh8fzbzz9lw5yjldl
Mr. JP Harrell
City of Greenville
Engineering Department
1500 Beatty Street
Greenville, N.C. 27834
The full RFQ can be retrieved at www.greenvillenc.gov or by contacting the Engineering
Department at (252) 329-4887.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
To Perform Design and Construction Services for the City of Greenville Golden Road Drainage
Improvements
City of Greenville, North Carolina
June 2026
I. Project Background
The City is requesting qualifications from engineering firms interested in providing the services
required to design, prepare construction documents, perform bid services, coordinate with
acquisition, and provide construction administration for the Golden Road Drainage
Improvements Project. This project area is prone to flooding during higher intensity rain events
and has damaged and/or threatened private property.
The City of Greenville- Golden Road Drainage Improvements Project is located between
Greenville Boulevard (US-264 Alternate), Golden Road, and Cedar Lane. The drainage area
encompasses direct discharge from private parking lots, adjacent public streets, common areas,
apartment/townhome complexes, and Trinity Christian School. This system drains into twin 42”
RCP under Greenville Boulevard which discharge into an unnamed tributary of Meeting House
Branch. Coordination with NCDOT, existing utility providers, and the City’s current On-call land
acquisition consultant is expected. Attachment A outlines the area of interest with specific
locations where flooding has occurred.
II. Purpose
This contract will have three phases (task orders). The first task order will involve a detailed
survey, preliminary hydraulic modeling of the existing system sufficient to determine possible
alternatives for a new design, rough cost estimates for the proposed alternatives, and
reviewing with City staff. The second task order will involve moving forward with the selected
alternative toward a final design, in depth hydraulic modeling, developing and preparing the
necessary construction documents, obtaining all applicable permits, providing all necessary
survey documents for the recording of drainage easements if necessary, and assisting with the
bid process. The third task order will provide construction administration services as detailed in
the section below.
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It is envisioned that all task orders will be contracted with the same firm; however, there are
concerns about potential conflict of interest with utilizing the same firm for both design and
construction administration. It is important to minimize the perception of this potential conflict
of interest. The consultant will need to demonstrate or provide processes that will alleviate the
City’s concerns.
III. Scope of Work (Consultant Responsibilities)
The following summarizes the requested professional services:
Task Order 1 (Survey and Preliminary Design)
• Review all available information pertaining to the project, including, but not limited to:
previous drainage studies, associated master drainage plans, flood event
documentation, existing maps, proposed development, proposed infrastructure
improvements associated with the area, etc.
• Provide preliminary design alternatives.
• Preliminary hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Detailed survey of the project area.
• Level B Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).
• Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for each alternative.
Task Order 2 (Final Design through Construction Award)
• Facilitate community engagement including public meetings with stakeholders.
• Perform any necessary environmental assessment, geotechnical, and Level A SUE.
• Prepare final design drawings to include utility relocation, specifications, construction
schedules, traffic control plans, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Assist the City in acquiring all applicable permits.
• Assist the City of Greenville’s On-Call Land Acquisition Consultant, including preparation
of easement maps and legal descriptions.
• Bid Services to include: Advertise bids, prepare addenda (if necessary), and assist with
selection of contractor from bid submittals.
Task Order 3 (Construction Administration Services)
• Pre-construction Conference - Outline project specifics. Inform contractor of project
administration procedures.
• Management Information System (MIS) - Implement system for organizing, tracking,
filing, and managing paper/ electronic correspondence including letters, information
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requests, submittals, contracts, reports, O&M manuals, progress payments, and change
orders, etc.
• Review and approve RFIs and Shop Drawings
• Attend and provide minutes for all progress meetings.
• Schedule - Monitor contractor’s schedule weekly. Notify parties of actual or potential
deviation from schedule. Work with project team to correct noncompliance with
schedule.
• Cost Control - Monitor project funding. Monitor project budgets. Review contract item
payments, material quantities, and change order payments.
• Change Orders - Review potential change orders for contractual and technical merit.
Prepare independent cost estimate and schedule analysis of work. Provide
recommendations and prepare change orders for execution. Keep the City apprised of
impact of cumulative change orders.
• Dispute Resolution - Make recommendations and implement procedures for reducing
the likelihood of disputes and claims. Assist in the resolution of disputes.
• Quality Assurance/Inspection - Observe and monitor all aspects of project. Notify
contractor when work is not in compliance. Prepare daily inspection reports. Provide
photographic and video documentation of construction process. Encourage and stress
quality in the constructed product. Schedule and conduct materials testing services.
• Permit /Environmental Compliance - Review and enforce requirements stipulated in
permits issued by regulatory and environmental agencies.
• Progress Payments - Review contractor’s payment requests. Verify contractor pay items.
Prepare payment documentation for execution.
• Site Safety - Review and monitor contractor’s safety program for compliance with OSHA.
Notify contractor if unsafe condition is observed. Notify City if contractor refuses to
rectify unsafe condition.
• Record Drawings - Collect, review, and transmit contractor’s data to engineer.
• Final Walkthrough - Make final inspections. Prepare punch-list. Verify that required
certificates of compliance, Review O&M manuals for completeness. Ensure record
drawings and any O & M Manuals have been delivered to City.
• Project Completion Report - Process final progress payment to contractor. File Notice of
Completion. Prepare final report to include lessons learned. Deliver project records to
the City.
IV. Deliverables
Task Order 1- Deliverables for Task Order 1 will be managed through OpCenter, a web-based
file management tool produced by Duncan Parnell.
• Preliminary Design Alternatives will need to include:
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o Description and Map of the existing drainage conditions and the area of
protection.
o Proposed improvements and estimated construction boundaries.
o Cost estimates for each alternative.
o Discovered utility conflicts per the Level B SUE.
• Detailed Survey of the project area.
Task Order 2 - Deliverables for Task Order 2 will be managed through OpCenter, a web-based
file management tool produced by Duncan Parnell.
• Engineering calculation, drawings/design, design reports for the selected alternative to
include at a minimum:
o Description and Map of the existing drainage conditions and the area of
protection.
o Updated cost estimate consistent with design including costs for design and
construction phases.
o Scope of Work details, including ground disturbance information to detail area
and depth of proposed ground disturbance, along with maps of proposed ground
disturbance.
o All documents such as surveys, plans, drawings, specifications, studies, and site
photos with descriptions associated with the project.
o Any applicable USACE 404, State 401, and 402 North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) permitting, authorization, or exemptions.
o Hydraulic model and calculations showing the proposed design contains the 10-
year storm.
• Documentation of any public meetings and notifications related to this proposed
project.
• All necessary survey documents for the recording of drainage easements and
subsequent acquisition. This may include right of way/easement maps and metes and
bounds descriptions.
• Addenda, pre-bid meeting minutes and sealed bid tab with a recommendation for
award.
Task Order 3 - Deliverables for Task Order 3 will be managed through OpCenter, a web-based
file management tool produced by Duncan Parnell.
• Agenda and meeting minutes for all scheduled meetings.
• Paper files, Digital files, and Correspondence logs.
• Reviewed and approved RFIs and shop drawings.
• Change Orders - Independent cost estimates and recommendations to include change
orders ready for execution. Submittal of change order summary report.
• Schedule reports and recommendations.
• Budget reports and cost estimate reviews.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.