Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and Fire Station 15
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | May 21, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Solicitation Number: | 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07 |
| Project Title: | Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and Fire Station 15 |
| Description: | The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special inspection services for two projects: Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road. Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest Road near the current Fire Station #15. |
| Opening Date: | 6/23/2026 3:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 5/22/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CITY OF RALEIGH |
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Solicitation Number
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274-2026-CM-PSSP-07
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Department
CITY OF RALEIGH
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-06-23T15:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-05-21T15:13:44.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Construction Services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
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Special Instructions
Bid Agent: Reese.Wamsley@raleighnc.gov
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Patrick Barbour
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Description
The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special inspection services for two projects: Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road. Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest Road near the current Fire Station #15.
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Request for Qualifications # 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07
Title: Request for Qualifications for Special Inspections and
Construction Materials Testing for RPD Evidence Facility and
Fire Station 15
Issue Date: May 22, 2026
Due Date: June 23, 2026 not later than 3:00 p.m. EDT
Issuing Department: ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:
Reese Wamsley
Construction Project Manager
Email: reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Background................................................................................................. 3
1.3 RFQ Timeline.............................................................................................. 4
1.4 Questions.................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information....................................... 5
1.6 Business Engagement and Opportunities ................................................... 6
1.7 Rights to Submitted Material ....................................................................... 6
1.8 Communications ......................................................................................... 6
1.9 Lobbying ..................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Conflicts of Interest ................................................................................... 7
1.11 Proposer Expenses................................................................................... 8
1.12 Proposer Acceptance................................................................................ 8
2. QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE...................................................................... 8
2.1 Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .............................. 8
2.2 Hourly Rates ............................................................................................. 11
2.3 Qualifications Package Documents .......................................................... 11
3. PROPOSAL EVALUATION......................................................................... 11
3.1 Evaluation Criteria..................................................................................... 12
3.2 Final Selection .......................................................................................... 12
3.3 Notice to Submitting Firms Regarding RFQ Terms and Conditions .......... 12
4. SCOPE OF SERVICE.................................................................................. 12
APPENDIX I HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE........................................................ 15
APPENDIX III REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ............................................... 17
APPENDIX III REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM .................................... 18
APPENDIX IV..................................................................................................... 20
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh invites qualified and experienced firms to submit Requests for
Qualifications (RFQ) for construction materials inspection and testing services, and special
inspection services for two projects:
Project 1: Raleigh Police Evidence Facility. A new facility to be located east of the
intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Griffice Mill Road.
Project 2: Raleigh Fire Station #15. A new fire station to be located on Spring Forest
Road near the current Fire Station #15.
A qualified firm will be selected to provide geotechnical investigations and recommendations
in support of the construction, construction materials inspection and testing services, special
inspection services, and any third-party inspection services required for construction permits.
Proposed offerors must prove that they possess the requisite experience, skills, technical
and administrative capability, and capacity to participate in a team approach to project
delivery.
It is anticipated that all services will be on a periodic on-call basis although there may be
periods during the construction when continuous inspection may be required to the meet
schedule and follow the technical requirements pertaining to the construction of the facility,
and other constraints.
The City reserves the right to select and award a single contract for both projects or
select and award separate contracts for each project.
A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
Information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North
Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at: https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individual:
Contact Name
Reese Wamsley
Email Address
reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov
Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered. Questions concerning this RFQ will
be received until June 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM at which time no future questions will be
accepted. A summary of all questions and answers may be issued in the form of an
addendum. Any comments or questions that arise concerning any requirement that is unclear
or objectionable must be submitted electronically.
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
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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.
The Engineering Services Department is recognized as a leader in providing full-service,
comprehensive real estate, engineering and facility operational service for the City. The
department’s vision focuses on innovative, efficient and effective management and delivery
of modern public infrastructure assets for the Raleigh community. This is accomplished
through strategic planning, key partnerships, teamwork and collaborative implementation
leading to focused, measurable and beneficial results and outcomes.
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
May 22, 2026
Deadline for written questions
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
Submittal Due Date and Time
June 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
June 16, 2026
June 23, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)
Mid-June 2026
Interviews (if required)
June 2026
Selection Announcement (tentative) September 2026
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1.4 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 inquiries.
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 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 the eVP
for any addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed and, acknowledged on the cover letter included in the RFQ response.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individual:
Contact Name
Reese Wamsley
Email Address
reese.wamsley@raleighnc.gov
Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered. Questions concerning this RFQ will
be received until 4:00 pm EDT on June 12, 2026 at which time no future questions will be
accepted. A summary of all questions and answers may be issued in the form of an
addendum. Any comments or questions that arise concerning any requirement that is unclear
or objectionable must be submitted electronically.
1.5 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
Engineering Services Department,
Construction Management Division
ATTN: Alondra Roata
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 801
219 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh NC 27601
RFQ No. 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
Engineering Services Department
Construction Management Division
ATTN: Alondra Roata
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 801
219 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh NC 27601
RFQ No. 274-2026-CM-PSSP-07
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