Request for Proposals # 274-7235-001R
Title: Underground Storage Tank Testing and Inspections
Issue Date: February 24, 2026
Due Date: March 30, 2026, no later than 3:00PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Engineering Services - FMO
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
George Francis
Senior Fleet Analyst
Email: George.Francis@raleighnc.gov
(v.09/15/25)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Background........................................................................................ 2
1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 3
1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 3
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 4
1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................. 5
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 5
1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 6
1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 6
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 6
1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 7
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 7
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 8
2.2 RFP Documents .............................................................................. 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................. 10
3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) .................................................. 11
3.3 Final Selection ................................................................................. 11
3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 12
3.5 Contract Term…………………………………………………………….12
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 12
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 15
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 16
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 17
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 18
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 20
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which
to contract for the following services:
To Satisfy the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division
of Waste Management (DWM) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section’s
requirements for inspecting and testing USTs (annually and triennially) as it relates to
the properties located at 4225 Daly Rd., 4120 New Bern Ave., 8500 Battle Bridge Road,
and 3304 Lake Woodard Drive Raleigh, North Carolina. The subject property located at
4225 Daly Road has a Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) of 1725848613 and Facility
Identification Number of 00-0- 0000005334. The subject property located at 4120 New
Bern Avenue has a PIN of 1724846574 and Facility Identification Number of 00-0-
0000032750. The subject property located at 8500 Battle Bridge Road has a PIN of
1724846574 and Facility Identification Number of 00-0-0000005336. The subject
property located at 3304 Lake Woodard Road has a Facility Identification Number of 00-
0-0000005335. Each subject property is at a different stage regarding their respective
scheduled inspection due dates.
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 – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Email Address
George Francis
George.Francis@raleighnc.gov
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.
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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.
Conduct annual and triennial inspections and testing to meet NCDEQ’s UST
requirements for each of the three subject sites. The schedule of these inspections/tests
will vary and be determined based upon the most recent inspection/test dates according
to NCDEQ’s Laserfiche regulatory reporting system. Additional information including
proposed site-specific scheduling of events can be found below.
1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) 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 service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):
RFP Process
RFP Date
Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site-Visit
(if required)
Date and Time
Feb 24, 2026
March 9, 2026 9:00AM 3304 Lake Woodard
Dr Raleigh 27604
Deadline for Written Questions
March 16, 2026
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
March 23, 2026
Proposal Due Date and Time
March 30, 2026 3:00pm
Evaluation Meeting
(anticipated)
Interviews
(if required)
Selection Announced
(tentative)
April 6, 2026
N/A
April 13, 2026
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference
If the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Proposal Conference or Site Visit, attendance
by prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective
Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Date, time, and
location of pre-proposal conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).
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1.5 Proposal Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later
than the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written
inquires. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the
RFP 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 RFP, 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 RFP, shall be considered
authoritative or binding. Proposers can only rely on written material contained in an
Addendum to this RFP.
It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Proposers 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 – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Email Address
George Francis
George.Francis@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: George Francis
2501 N. Raleigh Blvd
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: George Francis
2501 N. Raleigh Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604
RFP No. 274-7235-001R
Raleigh, NC 27604
RFP No. 274-7235-001R
Proposals must be enclosed in an envelope or package and clearly marked with the name
of the submitting company, the RFP number and the RFP Title.
Proposers must submit:
A. one (1) signed original;
B. one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal and;
C. and Five (5) copies of the signed proposal.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.