Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Aug 14, 2026
Due:	Sep 18, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	274-GAL2
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Request for Qualifications # 274-GAL2

Title:

Issue Date: August 14, 2026

Due Date: September 18, 2026 (by 5:00 PM EST)

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Water

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Kevin Braxton, PE

Senior Engineer (Raleigh Water)

Email: kevin.braxton@raleighnc.gov

(v.07/10/23)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 3

1.1. Purpose........................................................................................... 3

1.2. Background ..................................................................................... 3

1.3. RFQ Timeline .................................................................................. 4

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference ............................................................... 4

1.5. Questions ........................................................................................ 4

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information........................... 5

1.7. Rights to Submitted Material ........................................................... 5

1.8. Communications ............................................................................. 6

1.9. Lobbying ......................................................................................... 6

1.10. Conflicts of Interest ......................................................................... 6

1.11. Proposer Expenses ......................................................................... 7

1.12. Proposer Acceptance ...................................................................... 7

2. Qualifications Package............................................................................ 8

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .................. 8

2.2. Hourly Rates ................................................................................... 9

2.3. Qualifications Package Documents................................................. 9

3. Proposal Evaluation ................................................................................ 9

3.1. Evaluation Criteria........................................................................... 9

3.2. Final Selection............................................................................... 10

3.3. Notice to Submitting Firms Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions.. 10

3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..10

4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 10

Appendix I – Proposer Questionnaire ............................................................ 12

Appendix II – Contract Standard Terms & Conditions .................................. 13

Appendix III – Exceptions to RFQ ................................................................... 24

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firm(s) with which to contract for the

following services:

The City of Raleigh requests qualifications for professional engineering services for the

following project:

Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2.

The goal of this project is to replace galvanized water mains throughout the City

of Raleigh’s water distribution system. Along with replacing the water mains, the

City desires to replace the adjacent gravity sewer mains that are in deteriorating

conditions. The City of Raleigh seeks a qualified firm to provide Final Design

Services, Permitting, Bidding Phase, and Construction Administration for the

project.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North

Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual:

Contact Name

Kevin Braxton, PE

Email Address

kevin.braxton@raleighnc.gov

Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered.

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas

in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care

facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild

climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh

a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best

practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will

protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural

and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for

neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,

citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and

encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century

staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement

and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The

City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the

needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process

RFQ Advertisement Date

Date and time

August 14, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference

Mandatory

August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM via virtual

meeting.

Deadline for written questions

August 28, 2026 by 5:00 PM

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

September 2, 2026 by 5:00 PM

Submittal Due Date and Time

September 18, 2026 by 5:00 PM

Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)

TBD

Interviews (if required)

TBD

Selection Announcement (tentative) TBD

1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference

A MANDATORY Pre-Submittal Conference for all Prospective Firms is scheduled for August

26, 2026, at 10:00 am. Prospective Firms are encouraged to submit written questions in

advance. Please contact Kevin Braxton, at kevin.braxton@raleighnc.gov, no later than 12:00

pm (noon) on August 25, 2026 to ensure proposers receive an invitation to the virtual pre-

submittal conference.

1.5 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later than

the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquires. The

firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline

above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions

and requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall

be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or

advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a

question or otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding.

Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to this

RFQ.

It is important that all Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check eVP for

any Addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have

been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual:

Contact Name

Kevin Braxton, PE

Email Address

kevin.braxton@raleighnc.gov

Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered.

1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

Proposals must be electronically submitted via email with the subject line clearly marked

with the name of the submitting company, the RFQ number, and the RFQ Title. Submittals

must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be addressed and

submitted as follows:

Proposers shall attach one (1) signed original electronic version of the Proposal to an email to

kevin.braxton@raleighnc.gov. The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a

viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) format. The electronic submittal

must be received by the City on or before the RFQ date and time provided in Section 1.3 RFQ

Timeline, and each firm should make sure they receive an email indicating receipt of the

submittal by the City prior to the deadline. Proposals received after the RFQ deadline above

will not be considered and will be returned. The City reserves the right to reject any or all

proposals for any reason and to waive any informality it deems in its best interest.

Any requirements in the RFQ that cannot be met must be indicated on Appendix IV: Exceptions

to the RFQ and submitted with the qualifications. Proposers must respond to the entire

Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any incomplete submittal may be eliminated from

competition at the discretion of the City of Raleigh. The City reserves the right to reject any

or all submittals for any reason and to waive any informality it deems in its best interest.

Submittals that arrive after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered for any

reason whatsoever. It is the responsibility of the Firm to ensure that their response arrives by

the due date and time specified in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline.

1.7 Rights to Submitted Material

All qualification packages and supporting materials, as well as correspondence relating to this

RFQ, shall become the property of the City. The content of all submittals will be held

confidential until the selection of the firm is made. Qualifications will be reviewed by the

Evaluation Team, as well as other City staff and members of the general public who submit

public record requests. Any proprietary data must be clearly marked. In submitting

qualifications, each submitting firm/company agrees that the City may reveal any trade secret

materials contained in such submittal to all City staff and City officials involved in the selection

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

Solicitation Number:	274-GAL2
Project Title:	Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2
Description:	Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2
Opening Date:	9/18/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	8/14/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-GAL2	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-09-18T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-08-14T12:45:54.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-08-26T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Bid Agent: Kevin.Braxton@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * IFB
Owner Lanee Edwards
Description Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2
Description Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2

Galvanized Main Replacement Phase 2

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