ENGINEERING SERVICES - WATER RESOURCE EVALUATION OF CRYSTAL LAKE/LITTLE RIVER
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Agency: | County of Moore |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFQ 2026-03 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFQ 2026-03
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| Bid Title: |
ENGINEERING SERVICES - WATER RESOURCE EVALUATION OF CRYSTAL LAKE/LITTLE RIVER
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| Category: | Moore County General Bids |
| Status: | Open |
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COUNTY OF MOORE
NORTH CAROLINA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ISSUE DATE: December 23, 2025
RFQ#: 2026-03
TITLE: Engineering Services – Water Resource Evaluation of Crystal Lake/Little River
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
County of Moore
Attn: Terra Vuncannon
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
Sealed qualifications will be received until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday January 27, 2026 from
qualified firms for Engineering Services – Water Resource Evaluation of Crystal Lake/Little
River for the County of Moore Public Works Department. For your convenience, a Bid
Drop-Off Box is located in the lobby at 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC (the historic
Courthouse). Please note “RFQ 2026-03” on sealed envelope.
All inquiries for information concerning the Request for Qualifications shall be directed to:
Terra Vuncannon, Purchasing Manager
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-4017
tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov
Sealed qualifications shall be delivered to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov and shall bear
the name and number of this Request for Qualifications in the e-mail subject header. It is
the sole responsibility of the Firm to ensure that its response reaches the Issuing
Department by the designated date and hour indicated above.
In compliance with the Request for Qualifications and to all the terms and conditions
imposed herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services and install the
goods described in accordance with the attached signed response.
Firm Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________
______________________________________ By: _____________________
(typed)
By: ____________________
(signed)
Authorized Signatory E-mail address: ____________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
W-9 FORM
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Overview
The County of Moore, NC is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified
engineering firms for the purpose of further evaluating the County’s long-term water supply. This
request is for a more detailed analysis of the Crystal Lake / Little River Alternative.
Background
Moore County recently solicited consulting firms to help evaluate their existing water supplies
and future water demands in each of their systems. Based on the Long-Term Water Supply Study
– Design Memorandum #1 prepared by LKC Engineering, PLLC in June 2023, the County could
potentially face a water deficit of 5 MGD due to projected growth and the loss of current
resources.
Several alternatives were considered in Design Memorandum #2, including the Drowning Creek
/ Southern Pines alternative and the Deep River / Carbonton alternative. After the Final Report
was delivered in February 2024, the County continued to evaluate options, and a new alternative
has since been identified – the Crystal Lake / Little River Alternative.
This alternative was also conceptually evaluated by LKC Engineering and after initial review it
is considered to be a viable water supply for the County. Like the other alternatives, it would be a
phased project approach with an initial 2 MGD Water Treatment Plant that could be expanded in
the future.
Services Requested
This Water Resource Evaluation will be in the format of a Preliminary Engineering Report which
may be subsequently used by the County to apply for funding. The scope of the work will include
further analysis of the Crystal Lake / Little River alternative and will serve as a 10% design
document moving forward if it is the selected alternative. This report should include the following:
- Safe Yield Analysis of Crystal Lake
- Minimum Release / Dam Safety Requirements
- Intake Size and Location
- Pipeline Routing, Easements Required, etc.
- Distribution System Modeling
- Preliminary Design of Water Treatment Plant
- Potential Sites and Parcels for WTP Location
- Water Quality Testing
- Environmental Impacts
Each prospective firm may submit additional information as it deems appropriate for the proper
evaluation of their qualifications.
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Evaluation Criteria
Qualifications of each firm will be evaluated by the County of Moore selection committee using
the following criteria:
A. Firm experience with similar water resource evaluations in North Carolina. (25%)
B. Project team experience with services listed above. (25%)
C. Project technical approach and timeline. (20%)
D. Current workload of the project team. (10%)
E. Familiarity with state and federal funding opportunities. (10%)
F. Reference responses. (10%)
Selection Process:
The proposals received by the submittal deadline will be evaluated by a selection committee
comprised of representatives of Moore County.
The committee will review and identify the firm or firms that are most qualified and responsive to
the services requested. Interviews may be conducted should the committee require further
assessment. The successful firm will be notified once an award/contract has been approved by the
County Manager or Board of Commissioners.
The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses.
Additional Instructions:
After the Request for Qualifications issue date, all communications between the Issuing
Department and prospective Firms shall be in writing. No oral questions shall be accepted. Any
inquiries, requests for interpretation, technical questions, clarifications, or additional information
shall be directed to Terra Vuncannon at tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov. All written questions
shall be e-mailed to Terra Vuncannon tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov no later than 10:00
am Tuesday, January 13, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please put “RFQ 2026-03” in subject
header of e-mail. Opening will not be public.
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If not hand delivering to the Bid Drop-Off box located at 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC
28327, please submit via FedEx or UPS to the following address:
County of Moore
Attn: Terra Vuncannon
1 Courthouse Square
3rd Floor Attorney Office
Carthage, NC 28327
Firms should submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of their response. The
Firm’s Statement of Qualifications shall be limited to no more than 15 pages,
including Cover Page. The original should also include the following documents:
Non-Collusion Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, and W-9 Form.
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