Orange County - RFLOI No. 367-OC5491 Orange Grove Road Transit Access Sidewalk Project - 2026
Orange CountyCounty · Hillsborough, NC- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Becca Eversole
- (919) 245-2660
The 30-second brief
Orange County Transportation Services seeks letters of interest from qualified, pre-qualified engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering services for the Orange Grove Road Transit Access Sidewalk Project (Project BL-0139). The scope of work includes project management, subsurface utility engineering, topographic surveying, roadway and sidewalk design, sidewalk drainage and stormwater design, erosion and sediment control design, traffic management and pavement marking plans, structural design for a prefabricated pedestrian bridge, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), right-of-way services, utility coordination, geotechnical investigations, and preparation of an NCDOT Type I(A) Categorical Exclusion form under NEPA. The project involves a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along New Grady Brown School Road and Orange Grove Road to Interstate 40, a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 40, and additional sidewalk to Elfin Boulevard, spanning approximately one mile. Submissions are due by December 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. Questions must be submitted by November 16, 2026. The contract payment type is lump sum with a one-year term, partially reimbursed with Federal-aid funding through NCDOT.
Project Management Plan (PMP), Quality Management Plan (QMP), Project Schedule, Design Assumptions Submittal, Draft Recommendation Plan Set Submittal, 65% Submittal, Right of Way Plans, 90% Submittal, 100% Submittal (Final), Final Sealed Plans and Bid Document Submittal, Drainage Design, Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Design, Drainage Summary Sheet & Quantities, Erosion Control Plans, Staging Concept Traffic Control Phasing Notes, Traffic Control Phasing Notes, Pavement Marking Plans, Preliminary Geotechnical Design (PGD) Plans, Stamped Plans and Specifications, Property valuation claim report, Final Reports on each property claim, Utility relocation schedule, Special provisions, Utility packages, Utility By Others (UBO), Foundation Recommendations Report, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation, NCDOT Type I(A) Categorical Exclusion (CE) Form, Project Initiation Letter and Mailing List, Landowner Notification Letter, Design Initiation Scoping Tool (DIST), PJD/AJD Package, Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR), Complete Streets Review Assessment
Project Knowledge (40 points), Experience and Qualification (40 points), Project/Technical Approach (20 points)
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Summary
Orange County Transportation Services seeks letters of interest from qualified, pre-qualified engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering services for the Orange Grove Road Transit Access Sidewalk Project (Project BL-0139).
The scope of work includes project management, subsurface utility engineering, topographic surveying, roadway and sidewalk design, sidewalk drainage and stormwater design, erosion and sediment control design, traffic management and pavement marking plans, structural design for a prefabricated pedestrian bridge, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), right-of-way services, utility coordination, geotechnical investigations, and preparation of an NCDOT Type I(A) Categorical Exclusion form under NEPA. The project involves a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along New Grady Brown School Road and Orange Grove Road to Interstate 40, a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 40, and additional sidewalk to Elfin Boulevard, spanning approximately one mile. Submissions are due by December 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. Questions must be submitted by November 16, 2026. The contract payment type is lump sum with a one-year term, partially reimbursed with Federal-aid funding through NCDOT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
34- Project Management Plan (PMP)
- Quality Management Plan (QMP)
- Project Schedule
- Design Assumptions Submittal
- Draft Recommendation Plan Set Submittal
- 65% Submittal
- Right of Way Plans
- 90% Submittal
- 100% Submittal (Final)
- Final Sealed Plans and Bid Document Submittal
- Drainage Design
- Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Design
- Drainage Summary Sheet & Quantities
- Erosion Control Plans
- Staging Concept Traffic Control Phasing Notes
- Traffic Control Phasing Notes
- Pavement Marking Plans
- Preliminary Geotechnical Design (PGD) Plans
- Stamped Plans and Specifications
- Property valuation claim report
- Final Reports on each property claim
- Utility relocation schedule
- Special provisions
- Utility packages
- Utility By Others (UBO)
- Foundation Recommendations Report
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation
- NCDOT Type I(A) Categorical Exclusion (CE) Form
- Project Initiation Letter and Mailing List
- Landowner Notification Letter
- Design Initiation Scoping Tool (DIST)
- PJD/AJD Package
- Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR)
- Complete Streets Review Assessment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Consultant Certification Form RS-2
- Subconsultant Form RS-2
- E-Verify Affidavit
- Living Wage Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Any Addendum
- Orange County Nondiscrimination Certification
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Hillsborough, NC
Questions about this RFEI
How do I respond to this RFEI from Orange County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 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: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Becca Eversole.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFEI?
Most government agencies, including Orange 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 RFEI 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 Becca Eversole at (919) 245-2660. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Management Plan (PMP), Quality Management Plan (QMP), Project Schedule, Design Assumptions Submittal, Draft Recommendation Plan Set Submittal, 65% Submittal, Right of Way Plans, 90% Submittal, 100% Submittal (Final), Final Sealed Plans and Bid Document Submittal, Drainage Design, Preliminary. 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: "Project Knowledge (40 points), Experience and Qualification (40 points), Project/Technical Approach (20 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange County?
All active and historical solicitations from Orange County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Orange County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 7, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFEI?
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: Consultant Certification Form RS-2, Subconsultant Form RS-2, E-Verify Affidavit, Living Wage Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Iran Divestment Act Certification, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspen. Review the full document from Orange 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: Hillsborough, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.