Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility Expansion Project

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 20, 2026
Due:	May 21, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	274-LCX
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Solicitation Number:	274-LCX
Project Title:	Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility Expansion Project
Description:	City of Raleigh is seeking qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and preliminary design for expansion of the Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) up to 4.99 MGD. The PER and preliminary design will also address new discharge location at Moccasin Creek.
Opening Date:	5/21/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/21/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-LCX	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-21T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-20T18:40:34.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-05-05T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Contact: Matt Cotton, PE (email: matt.cotton@raleighnc.gov) with any questions.	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Chris Bernat
Description City of Raleigh is seeking qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and preliminary design for expansion of the Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) up to 4.99 MGD. The PER and preliminary design will also address new discharge location at Moccasin Creek.

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Request for Qualifications # 274-LCX

Title:

Little Creek RRF Expansion

Issue Date: April 20, 2026

Due Date: May 21, 2026 (by 5:00 PM EST)

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Water

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Matt Cotton, PE

Senior Engineering Supervisor (Raleigh Water)

Email: matt.cotton@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. MWBE Participation Form ............................................................... 5

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material ........................................................... 6

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. 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 – MWBE Participation Form ....................................................... 13

Appendix III – Contract Standard Terms & Conditions ................................. 14

Appendix IV – Exceptions to RFQ................................................................... 25

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:

Little Creek RRF Expansion.

Provide Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and preliminary design for

expansion of the Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) up to 4.99

MGD. PER and preliminary design will also address new discharge location at

Moccasin Creek. If speculative limits are successfully obtained, assist with

additional NPDES permitting for expansion required and completion of detailed

design, bidding, and construction phase services for the recommended plant

expansion.

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

Matt Cotton, PE

Email Address

matt.cotton@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

April 20, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference

Mandatory

May 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM via virtual meeting.

Deadline for written questions

May 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

May 12, 2026

Submittal Due Date and Time

May 21, 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 April 29,

2026, at 2:00 pm. Prospective Firms are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.

Please contact Matt Cotton, at matt.cotton@raleighnc.gov, no later than 12:00 pm (noon) on

April 28, 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

Matt Cotton, PE

Email Address

matt.cotton@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

matt.cotton@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.

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

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