Downtown Streetscape Design RFQ

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 14, 2026
Due:	May 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	677-TM26-07
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409 Landing View Dr. Wendell, NC 27591

Telephone: (919) 365-4450 www.townofwendellnc.gov

Town of Wendell

Request for Qualifications

Downtown Streetscape Design

RFQ# 677- TM26-07

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/.

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The Town

of Wendell reserves the right to modify and/or adjust this schedule to meet the needs of the project.

All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process Summary

RFQ Advertisement Date

Pre-Submittal Conference (if applicable)

Deadline for Questions

Town Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

Date and time

4/14/2026

N/A

4/23/2026 by 5:00pm

4/27/2026

5/5/2026 by 3:00pm

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Contents

Project Purpose and Background ............................................................................................................ 3

Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................................ 3

General Requirements and Deliverables ................................................................................................. 3

Proposal Submittal Requirements........................................................................................................... 4

Questions .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Proposal Submittal Format and Contents................................................................................................ 5

Proposal Format ................................................................................................................................. 5

Proposal Content................................................................................................................................ 5

Evaluation Method ................................................................................................................................. 6

Evaluation Criteria .............................................................................................................................. 6

Minimum Requirements for Contract Execution ...................................................................................... 8

Negotiating with Offerors ........................................................................................................................ 8

Responsibility for Costs .......................................................................................................................... 8

Public Records and Submitted Proposals from the Consultant ................................................................ 8

Minimum Engineering Credentials........................................................................................................... 9

Consultant Qualifications....................................................................................................................... 9

Conflict of Interest Statement ............................................................................................................... 10

Changes in Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 10

Execution of Proposal........................................................................................................................... 11

RFQ – #677-TM26-07

Project Purpose and Background

The Town of Wendell is soliciting statements of qualification through this Request for Qualifications from

professional design consulting firms to provide professional services for designing construction drawings

and bid documents, along with construction administration services for the streets included in the Wendell

Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, completed in 2024 by WithersRavenel. A conceptual design for each

street is provided within the document. This document can be reviewed at this link in the Supporting

Materials section:

https://cleargov.com/north-carolina/wake/town/wendell/projects/17822/downtown-streetscape-project-

_-phase-i

The project is expected to proceed in multiple phases for the streets identified in the 2024 Wendell

Downtown Streetscape Master Plan at the discretion of the Town. The Town of Wendell reserves the right

to negotiate with the selected firm for subsequent phases, as funding becomes available for future

phases, or may elect to solicit qualifications from other firms.

Scope of Work

Pine Street between 4th and 3rd Streets will be the focus of this project in what the Town is designating as

Phase #1 of the Wendell Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. The selected firm will deliver bid-ready

construction documents based on the conceptual design completed in 2024 in the document referenced

above. In addition, the selected firm will design a paved parking lot that will be constructed within the

railroad right of way between N. Pine Street and N. Oakwood Avenue, which will maintain a pedestrian

crossing over the railroad. The construction of the parking lot is to be completed by the Spring of 2027,

and the construction of the streetscape project is to be completed by June 30, 2027.

The project will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Stormwater drainage improvements as needed

• Utility adjustments as needed

• Street lighting evaluation and coordination of relocation/addition of streetlights

• Landscaping plan

• Produce final construction drawings and specifications

• Provide preliminary construction cost estimates

• Traffic control plan

• Any necessary approval and permitting from Raleigh Water, Duke Energy, and Wake County.

• Bidding

• Construction administration

General Requirements and Deliverables

• All technical memoranda, reports, and certifications shall be submitted in electronic form to

Wendell in Windows-compatible format (including both .pdf and Microsoft Office Word formats).

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All plans shall be delivered to the Town in CAD-generated drawings and shall be provided on

electronic media downloadable onto AutoCAD-based systems compatible with the Town’s current

AutoCAD version. Development of GIS data related to streets, stormwater, and other facilities may

be required.

• Wendell seeks to design projects that are cost-effective and functional, high-performing in energy

and water use, examining options for increasing efficiency during the design phase, using lifecycle

cost analysis. The outcome should be a building and/or areas and projects that are functional for

their intended use, are durable, add value for occupants and citizens, and utilize cost-effective

techniques and equipment. The selected Consultant should be prepared to assist the Town in

making decisions that deliver the best results for the life of the building/infrastructure/equipment

and their related systems.

• The selected Consultants shall be experienced with current State and Federal accessibility code

requirements and have the ability to implement design solutions to resolve the various types of

barriers in these facilities.

• The Town invites and encourages participation in this procurement process by minority or women-

owned business enterprises (MWBE) in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-48.

Proposal Submittal Requirements

Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted through the NC eVP website. Interested parties must be logged

in to submit proposals electronically. Registration information is available at NC Electronic Vendor Portal

(eVP). Proposals must be clearly marked with the name of the submitting company, the RFQ number and

RFQ title (Your Company Name 677-TM26-07 RFQ Name). Proposers must submit one (1) electronic

version, submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF).

RFQ Responses must be received no later than 3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 5th,

2026.

Any submittals received after the deadline by any delivery method will not be considered or evaluated.

Questions

Questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted in writing to Jeffery Brown via email to:

jbrown@townofwendellnc.gov no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on April 23rd,

2026. Indicate the RFQ name in the subject heading of the email.

Only emailed questions will be addressed and answered. The issuance of such written responses is the

only official method by which interpretation, clarification, or additional information will be given by the

Town. Only requests answered by formal written responses will be binding. Oral and other interpretations

or clarifications will be without legal effect. No information, instruction or advice provided orally or

informally by any Town personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in connection

with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding. No personal inquiry or marketing meetings will

be conducted or allowed. Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an

Addendum to this RFQ.

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An addendum will be released with answers to any submitted questions and will be posted to the NC eVP

website.

Proposal Submittal Format and Contents

The instructions below provide guidance and information for respondents to prepare and submit concise

responses to this RFQ. The purpose is to establish the format and contents of the proposal so that

responses are complete, contain all essential information, and can be easily evaluated.

Proposal Format

Proposals should be presented in a well-organized and concise manner. The qualifications proposal

should be no longer than 30 pages in length. Covers, resumes, Certificates of Insurance, and tabs will not

be counted towards the page limit. The Town may reject as non-responsive at its sole discretion any

submittal that does not provide complete and/or adequate responses or departs in any substantial way

from the required format.

Proposal Content

The following items must be addressed in the submission:

1. Introductory Letter: Respondents shall submit a clear and concise response identifying the

following information:

a. Name of the Firm

b. Primary contact person working on the Town’s behalf and their contact information

c. The Firm’s contact information

d. Why the Town should select the Firm for this work

e. Acknowledgement of any RFQ Addenda (if applicable)

2. Qualifications and Experience: Respondents shall submit the following information to demonstrate

their experience and qualifications:

a. Provide relevant experience illustrating similar projects or work related to the technical

aspects and/or processes outlined in the above scope of work. Include sub-consultants’ (if

applicable) capabilities as related to the scope of work. Cite specific projects of a similar

nature to the submitting scope and list contact information for each project cited. If

Respondent is teaming with other qualified firms, including sub-consultants, ensure the

cited examples include previous collaborations.

3. Project Approach and Schedule: A detailed description of how the Firm proposes to approach this

project. Include sufficient discussion of proposed methodologies, techniques, and procedures for

each work item and their related timelines. Indicate any new and/or innovative methods that can

be applied to this project that the Firm has applied in prior projects while performing similar work.

Provide a breakdown and description of tasks assigned to each project team member. Describe

the hierarchy of project management. Provide suggestions for any additional services which may

enhance the value and or affect the overall economy and effectiveness of the project.

4. Project Team(s): Provide an organization chart of the project team specifying the dedicated project

manager, key personnel, and sub-consultants assigned to the team and the availability of backup

personnel that will support this project. Include resumes with a brief summary identifying roles and

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

Solicitation Number:	677-TM26-07
Project Title:	Downtown Streetscape Design RFQ
Description:	The Town of Wendell is soliciting statements of qualification through this Request for Qualifications from professional design consulting firms to provide professional services for designing construction drawings and bid documents, along with construction administration services for the streets included in the Wendell Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, completed in 2024 by WithersRavenel.
Opening Date:	5/5/2026 3:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/15/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	TOWN OF WENDELL


Solicitation Number * 677-TM26-07	Department TOWN OF WENDELL	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-05T15:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-14T15:07:57.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Audrey Foster
Description The Town of Wendell is soliciting statements of qualification through this Request for Qualifications from professional design consulting firms to provide professional services for designing construction drawings and bid documents, along with construction administration services for the streets included in the Wendell Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, completed in 2024 by WithersRavenel.