RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Due: | May 28, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 377-RFQ 2026-052 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Solicitation Number: | 377-RFQ 2026-052 |
| Project Title: | RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services |
| Description: | Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms to provide Structural Engineering Services for various projects on an ‘as needed’ basis. This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required. |
| Opening Date: | 5/28/2026 11:00 AM |
| Posted Date: | 4/17/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | COUNTY OF UNION |
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Solicitation Number
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377-RFQ 2026-052
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Department
COUNTY OF UNION
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-05-28T11:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-04-17T11:30:16.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Engineering procurement and project management services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
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Solicitation Type
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Owner
Juan Rodriguez-Cruz
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Description
Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms to provide Structural Engineering Services for various projects on an ‘as needed’ basis. This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required.
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Request for Qualifications No. 2026-052
Structural Engineering Services
Due Date:
May 28, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM EDT
Receipt Location: Electronic Submittal
Procurement & Contract Management Department
610 Patton Ave.
Monroe, NC 28110
Procurement Contact:
Juan Rodriguez-Cruz
Procurement Specialist
704.283.3519
Juan.Rodriguez-Cruz@unioncountync.gov
Contents
1 Notice of Advertisement ............................................................................................................ 2
2 Submittal Details........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE.......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 ADDENDA............................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 COMMUNICATION................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 COUNTY ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Project Description and Scope of Services............................................................................... 5
5 Detailed Submittal Requirements and Instructions................................................................ 6
5.1 TERMS OF SUBMISSION........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 PROPOSAL FORMAT................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2.1 Section A – Cover Letter................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2.2 Section B – Experience .................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2.3 Section C – Project Team .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.2.4 Section D – Project Management and Quality Control ............................................................................... 10
5.2.5 Section E – Project Approach and Methodology ......................................................................................... 10
5.2.6 Section F – History of Similar Projects........................................................................................................ 10
5.2.7 Section G – Reputation of Firm ................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.8 Section H – Required Forms........................................................................................................................ 10
6 Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process............................................................................. 10
6.1 SELECTION PARTICIPANTS.................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 EVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS ...................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 AWARD PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 12
7 General Conditions and Requirements.................................................................................. 13
7.1 TERMS OF CONTRACT........................................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 13
7.3 MINORITY BUSINESSES (MBE) OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES (DBE) ........................................................... 13
7.4 EXPENSE OF FIRM ................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.5 E-VERIFY ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................................................... 14
7.7 INSURANCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.8 INDEMNIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................ 16
8 Appendix A – SOQ Submission Form ................................................................................... 17
9 Appendix B – Addendum and Anti-Collusion ...................................................................... 18
10 Appendix C – Template Master Agreement.......................................................................... 19
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Union County, North Carolina
RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services
1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT
Union County, North Carolina
Request for Qualifications No. 2026-052
Structural Engineering Services
Electronic Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) will be received by the Union County’s
Procurement Department until 11:00 AM EDT on May 28, 2026. Late submittals will not be
accepted.
Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs
from qualified firms to provide Structural Engineering Services for various projects on an ‘as
needed’ basis. This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ),
responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal
packages. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required.
This solicitation is available electronically and may be downloaded from the following locations:
1. Download the Solicitation Documents from the Union County Website Union County
Procurement & Contract Management - Current Bids
2. Download the Solicitation Documents from the State of North Carolina eVP website:
North Carolina eVP - Solicitations (Search County of Union)
Union County (UC) reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and
to make such selection deemed in its best interest. With limited response, Union County
reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a
competitive procurement process.
Structural Engineering services performed under this contract must be provided by or under the
responsible charge of a professional licensed in the State of North Carolina in accordance with
applicable statutes. Firms submitting qualifications must identify the North Carolina licensed
professional who will be responsible for the work performed under the contract.
The proposer shall provide the name, discipline, and North Carolina license number of the
responsible professional within the Statement of Qualifications.
Offerors are required to comply with the non-collusion requirements set forth in the Solicitation
Documents.
Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and
Small Businesses.
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Union County, North Carolina
RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services
2 Submittal Details
2.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All submittals, for the services specified, are to be received by the Union County
Procurement Department no later than 11:00 AM EDT on May 28, 2026. per the
instructions below. Any submittals received after this date and time shall be rejected
without exception.
2.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The SOQ must be submitted electronically by using the following link: Union County
Submittal Portal.
The submittal, one complete document, must be signed by a person who is authorized to
bind the proposing Company. Instructions for preparing the SOQ are provided herein.
Select the Solicitation drop down arrow and choose this RFQ from the list. Complete the
form, upload the SOQ as one complete document and select submit. The maximum size
accepted is 20 MB. An email response will be sent to the address entered on the form as
your confirmation of receipt.
The submittal must be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the proposing
Company. Instructions for preparing the SOQ are provided herein.
Paper submissions will not be accepted.
It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that they have obtained all addenda prior to
submitting their SOQ.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for Union County to reimburse Offerors for any
expenses incurred in preparing a response to this request.
Union County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and
to make such selection deemed in its best interest, to award to multiple vendors and to
cancel this RFQ.
2.3 SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS
Submittal questions will be due on or before 5:00 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, the primary
purpose is to provide participating Offerors with the opportunity to ask questions, in writing,
related to the RFQ. Addenda will be issued prior to due date to answer applicable
questions.
Submit questions by e-mail to Juan Rodriguez-Cruz at Juan.Rodriguez-
Cruz@unioncountync.gov by the deadline shown above. The email should identify the
RFQ number and project title. All questions and answers may be posted as addenda on
Union County Website and/or North Carolina eVP website
2.4 ADDENDA
Union County may modify the RFQ prior to the date fixed for submission of SOQs by the
issuance of an addendum.
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Union County, North Carolina
RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services
Should an Offeror find discrepancies or omissions in this RFQ or any other documents provided
by Union County, the Offeror should immediately notify the County of such potential
discrepancy in writing via email as noted above.
Any addenda to these documents shall be issued in writing. No oral statements,
explanations, or commitments by anyone shall be of effect unless incorporated in the
written addenda. Receipt of Addenda shall be acknowledged by the Offeror on Appendix
B, Addendum and Anti-Collusion form.
2.5 COMMUNICATION
All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions, responses
or any other matters related to this Request for Qualifications must be made only through
the Procurement Contact noted on the cover of this RFQ. A violation of this provision is
cause for the County to reject a Company’s SOQ. No contact regarding this document
with the Board of County Commissioners or other County employees is permitted and may
be grounds for disqualification.
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3.1 PURPOSE
Union County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms
interested in providing Structural Engineering Services on an individual project basis for
capital projects including, but not limited to, those projects where the estimated
expenditure of public money is less than $500,000.00 and identified in the 2026 Union
County Capital Improvement Plan, (CIP) , or subsequent amendments or updates to the
CIP, 2026 Union County Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), or subsequent
amendments or updates to the CIP. Union County reserves the right to negotiate with one
or more parties and is not obligated to enter into any contract with any respondent on any
terms or conditions. Union County may select up to four (4) qualified firms to provide
Structural Engineering Services described in this RFQ. Union County reserves the right
to seek professional services through a separate RFQ for any project, whether identified
or unidentified within the Master Plan or CIP documents, at their discretion. The selected
firm(s) shall provide work on an as-needed basis upon assignment, by way of task order,
from Union County. The selection is not a guarantee that any minimum amount of
Structural Engineering Services will be assigned to any specific firm and Union County
reserves the right to re-institute the selection process at any time.
Submittals made in response to this Request for Qualifications will be reviewed by an
evaluation team and ranked based on criteria identified herein. A short list of firms may
be made based on a review of the qualifications. At the discretion of Union County, firms
may be selected for interviews. Firms with relevant Structural Engineering Experience
and qualifications as described above are encouraged to submit. The purpose of the RFQ
process is to identify the most qualified respondents. The firm(s) selected by the County
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Union County, North Carolina
RFQ 2026-052 On Call Structural Engineering Services
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