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Description:
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INTRODUCTION
Pitt County Economic Development (PCED) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified professional engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firms to provide comprehensive due diligence services for the Pitt County-North Megasite. These services support the County’s industrial site readiness initiatives and State-funded grant compliance requirements.
Due diligence services (Consultant) will be procured through a qualification-based selection process, without regard to fee, in accordance with G.S. 143-64.31, G.S. 143.64.32 and G.S. 115C-521 (E). The County will evaluate and select the Consultant that is most qualified for the work and that is in the best interest of the County. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
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Publication Date/Time:
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3/16/2026 8:00 AM
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Closing Date/Time:
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4/17/2026 5:00 PM
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Submittal Information:
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Kelly Andrews at kelly.andrews@pittcountync.gov or saved on a flash drive
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Contact Person:
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All questions regarding this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) must be emailed to Kelly Andrews at kelly.andrews@pittcountync.gov no later than 5:00pm on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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Qualifications:
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The Consultant shall demonstrate experience in the planning, design and management of similar projects. The Consultant, at the minimum, shall provide the following:
• A letter of interest summarizing the firm’s qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in providing due diligence services for industrial sites.
• An overview of the proposed project team, including identification of key personnel, their roles, professional qualifications, years of experience, and office locations.
• Descriptions of at least three (3) recent projects of similar scope related to Megasite or large-scale industrial site due diligence. Include photographs, maps, reports, and identification of team members involved.
• Documentation of applicable professional licensure, certifications, and registrations for the firm and key personnel, including but not limited to Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), environmental certifications, or other relevant credentials.
• Names and contact information for references from public-sector or economic development clients for whom similar due diligence services were performed.
• A preliminary understanding or assessment of the subject site(s), including anticipated due diligence needs, site constraints, and considerations related to infrastructure, environmental conditions, and access.
• An estimated schedule for completing required due diligence activities, including coordination with grant timelines and consideration of the firm’s current workload and capacity.
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Special Requirements:
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SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Submittals are due on or before 5:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2026. The submittal package should be clearly marked “Request for Qualifications – Megasite Due Diligence Services” and clearly identify the firm submitting the proposal. Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be considered. The proposal may be mailed or hand-delivered to the following address:
Physical Address:
Pitt County Economic Development
Attn: Kelly Andrews, Director
111 S Washington St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Firms submitting RFQs are encouraged to carefully check them for conformance to the requirements stated above. If RFQs do not meet these requirements, they will be disqualified. No exception will be granted.
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Miscellaneous:
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FORMAT FOR RESPONSES TO RFQ
All responses to the RFQ should be limited to twenty (20) pages, including the cover sheet. Please submit five (5) original hard copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format. The electronic copy may be emailed to Kelly Andrews at kelly.andrews@pittcountync.gov or saved on a flash drive and submitted with the hardcopies.
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Related Documents:
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