County of Beaufort - Professional Engineering Services - RFQ 2025-12-12
Beaufort CountyCounty · Washington, NC- Due
- Dec 26, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 12, 2025
- Primary contact
- Brian Alligood
- (252) 946-0079
The 30-second brief
County of Beaufort seeks a qualified engineering firm to provide professional engineering services for the design, contract administration, construction inspection, and final project closeout of infrastructure improvements, along with administration of an Industrial Development Fund (IDF) grant. The project includes water system expansion, sewer system expansion, roadway enhancements, and site work/environmental measures to open access to remaining lots within the 80-acre Washington-Beaufort County Industrial Park. The scope covers engineering studies and reports, grant administration, field surveys, plan and specification preparation, permitting (NCDEQ, NCDOT, USACE, City of Washington), bidding, construction observation, and final as-built drawings. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM on December 26, 2025. Evaluation follows a Qualification Based Selection process in accordance with the Mini-Brooks Act, with price excluded from the selection phase.
Engineering studies and reports, Grant administration and closeout, Design including field surveys, Plan and specification preparation for water, Sewer and roadway improvements, Permitting, Construction Services including bidding, Contract administration, And observation, Project closeout including final as-built drawings
Specific municipal/county engineering experience, Availability of qualified staff, Previous performance with respective project delivery, Approach to providing excellent customer service
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Summary
County of Beaufort seeks a qualified engineering firm to provide professional engineering services for the design, contract administration, construction inspection, and final project closeout of infrastructure improvements, along with administration of an Industrial Development Fund (IDF) grant.
The project includes water system expansion, sewer system expansion, roadway enhancements, and site work/environmental measures to open access to remaining lots within the 80-acre Washington-Beaufort County Industrial Park. The scope covers engineering studies and reports, grant administration, field surveys, plan and specification preparation, permitting (NCDEQ, NCDOT, USACE, City of Washington), bidding, construction observation, and final as-built drawings. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM on December 26, 2025. Evaluation follows a Qualification Based Selection process in accordance with the Mini-Brooks Act, with price excluded from the selection phase.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Specific municipal/county engineering experience
- Availability of qualified staff
- Previous performance with respective project delivery
- Approach to providing excellent customer service
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Engineering studies and reports
- Grant administration and closeout
- Design including field surveys
- Plan and specification preparation for water
- Sewer and roadway improvements
- Permitting
- Construction Services including bidding
- Contract administration
- Observation
- Project closeout including final as-built drawings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Cover letter/Letter of interest/Statement
- List of key staff/sub-consultants
- Related Project Experience
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Washington, NC
- Reported agency
- County of Beaufort
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Beaufort County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 26, 2025. 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian Alligood.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Beaufort County in NC, 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 Brian Alligood at (252) 946-0079. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering studies and reports, Grant administration and closeout, Design including field surveys, Plan and specification preparation for water, Sewer and roadway improvements, Permitting, Construction Services including bidding, Contract administration, And observation, Project closeout including. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specific municipal/county engineering experience, Availability of qualified staff, Previous performance with respective project delivery, Approach to providing excellent customer service" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Beaufort County?
All active and historical solicitations from Beaufort County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Beaufort County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Cover letter/Letter of interest/Statement, List of key staff/sub-consultants, Related Project Experience. Review the full document from Beaufort County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washington, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.