REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Moore CountyCounty · Carthage, NC- Due
- Jan 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 23, 2025
- Primary contact
- Terra Vuncannon
- (910) 947-4017
The 30-second brief
The County of Moore is soliciting qualifications from qualified engineering firms for the purpose of further evaluating the County's long-term water supply. This request is for a more detailed analysis of the Crystal Lake / Little River Alternative.
Preliminary Engineering Report, Safe Yield Analysis of Crystal Lake, Minimum Release / Dam Safety Requirements, Intake Size and Location, Pipeline Routing, Easements Required, etc., Distribution System Modeling, Preliminary Design of Water Treatment Plant, Potential Sites and Parcels for WTP Location, Water Quality Testing, Environmental Impacts
Firm experience with similar water resource evaluations in North Carolina (25%), Project team experience with services listed above (25%), Project technical approach and timeline (20%), Current workload of the project team (10%), Familiarity with state and federal funding opportunities (10%), Reference responses (10%)
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Summary
The County of Moore is soliciting qualifications from qualified engineering firms for the purpose of further evaluating the County's long-term water supply. This request is for a more detailed analysis of the Crystal Lake / Little River Alternative.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firm experience with similar water resource evaluations in North Carolina (25%), Project team experience with services listed above (25%), Project technical approach and timeline (20%), Current workload of the project team (10%), Familiarity with state and federal funding opportunities (10%), Reference responses (10%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Preliminary Engineering Report
- Safe Yield Analysis of Crystal Lake
- Minimum Release / Dam Safety Requirements
- Intake Size and Location
- Pipeline Routing
- Easements Required
- Etc
- Distribution System Modeling
- Preliminary Design of Water Treatment Plant
- Potential Sites and Parcels for WTP Location
- Water Quality Testing
- Environmental Impacts
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Cover Page
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- E-Verify Affidavit
- W-9 Form
- Submit to
- 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327 (Historic Courthouse) or [email protected]
- Reported agency
- County of Moore
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from Moore County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 27, 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: 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327 (Historic Courthouse) or [email protected]. For questions, contact Terra Vuncannon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including Moore 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 RFSOQ 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 Terra Vuncannon at (910) 947-4017. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preliminary Engineering Report, Safe Yield Analysis of Crystal Lake, Minimum Release / Dam Safety Requirements, Intake Size and Location, Pipeline Routing, Easements Required, etc., Distribution System Modeling, Preliminary Design of Water Treatment Plant, Potential Sites and Parcels for WTP Locatio. 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: "Firm experience with similar water resource evaluations in North Carolina (25%), Project team experience with services listed above (25%), Project technical approach and timeline (20%), Current worklo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Moore County?
All active and historical solicitations from Moore County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Moore 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 RFSOQ?
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 Page, Non-Collusion Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, W-9 Form. Review the full document from Moore County for the complete list.