Cape Fear Public Utility Authority bids, RFPs and contracts
Wilmington, North Carolinacfpua.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 63
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 977
- 297 vendors
The 30-second brief
63 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's meetings, most in utilities and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 22: CFPUA planned to adopt its 2027 Technical Standards revisions for water and wastewater infrastructure design, materials, and construction. The revisions were developed through interdisciplinary review and stakeholder engagement, and if adopted they would take effect January 1, 2027 with transition rules for projects already designed, permitted, or under construction. The update affects how developers, contractors, engineers, and suppliers build to CFPUA requirements.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: State Utility Contractors Inc for rockhill Water Extension Contract Awarded to State Utility ($460,752, Oct 2026) and Maultsby Construction Inc for CFPUA Approves Maultsby On-Call Paving Amendment ($300,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cape Fear Public Utility Authority buys from, taken from council records. 977 contracts with 297 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Questions about Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
How do I become an approved vendor for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority?
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority currently works with 297 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 34 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Cape Fear Public Utility Authority?
Small purchases under NC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority include Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Cape Fear Public Utility Authority publish RFPs?
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 591 solicitations from Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority?
At Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Operations & Maintenance, Authority Board, Legal / Authority Attorney, Finance, and Administration / Authority Board. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 34 decision-makers at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
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What does Cape Fear Public Utility Authority spend the most on?
Based on 2,313 tracked contracts, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority spends most on Capital Projects (1,537), Public Works (451), Environmental Services (201), Utilities (68), and Grants (56). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's current vendors?
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority currently works with vendors including STATE UTILITY CONTRACTORS INC, MAULTSBY CONSTRUCTION INC, CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC, LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY, DUKE ENERGY, ARDURRA, and STATE UTILITY CONTRACTORS (DESIGN-BUILDER). These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Cape Fear Public Utility Authority working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is actively discussing: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Cape Fear Public Utility Authority have?
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority currently has 591 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,537), Public Works (451), and Environmental Services (201). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NC's state portal, and other sources.