City of Charleston - N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project RFQ (Design Services) - 2026
City of Charleston cityCity · Charleston, SC- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Grant Eversmann
- (843) 579-6473
The 30-second brief
The City of Charleston is seeking an engineering firm to prepare a design for the N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project located in the east-central neighborhood of the Charleston peninsula. The project aims to upsize existing pipes and install new pipes and drainage boxes in order to reduce chronic flooding in the lowest parts of N. Nassau Street from Isabella Street to Newmarket Creek. Required services include preliminary engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using ICPR4, topographic and boundary surveys, environmental permitting with USACE and SCDES, construction documents, and bid phase support. Statements of Qualifications are due by 2:00 pm on October 30, 2026, and must be submitted to the City of Charleston Stormwater Management department. Consultants must demonstrate experience in flood mitigation and meet Small Business Enterprise SBE goals.
Statements of Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications of the Consultant 35%, Project Approach 30%, Understanding of Project 20%, Innovation and Value Added 5%, Meeting Small Business Enterprise SBE project guidelines 5%, Past Performance on other City of Charleston projects 5%
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Summary
The City of Charleston is seeking an engineering firm to prepare a design for the N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project located in the east-central neighborhood of the Charleston peninsula.
The project aims to upsize existing pipes and install new pipes and drainage boxes in order to reduce chronic flooding in the lowest parts of N. Nassau Street from Isabella Street to Newmarket Creek. Required services include preliminary engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using ICPR4, topographic and boundary surveys, environmental permitting with USACE and SCDES, construction documents, and bid phase support. Statements of Qualifications are due by 2:00 pm on October 30, 2026, and must be submitted to the City of Charleston Stormwater Management department. Consultants must demonstrate experience in flood mitigation and meet Small Business Enterprise SBE goals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Experience and Qualifications of the Consultant 35%
- Project Approach 30%
- Understanding of Project 20%
- Innovation and Value Added 5%
- Meeting Small Business Enterprise SBE project guidelines 5%
- Past Performance on other City of Charleston projects 5%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Statements of Qualifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Small Business Enterprise SBE Compliance Provision Application and Affidavits
- Liability insurance certificate
- Professional insurance certificate
- Submit to
- City of Charleston Stormwater Management, 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401
- Scope location
- Charleston, SC
- Reported agency
- City of Charleston
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Charleston city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Charleston Stormwater Management, 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401. For questions, contact Grant Eversmann.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Charleston city in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Grant Eversmann at (843) 579-6473. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statements of Qualifications. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Small Business Enterprise SBE Compliance Provision Application and Affidavits, liability insurance certificate, professional insurance certificate. Review the full document from City of Charleston city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Charleston, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.