Town of Waynesville Professional Engineering Services for Browning Branch Booster Pump Station Project 2026
Town of WaynesvilleCity · Waynesville, NC- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Laura Yonkers
- (828) 456-3706
The 30-second brief
The Town of Waynesville seeks professional engineering firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for the Browning Branch Booster Pump Station Project in Haywood County, North Carolina. The work involves redesign, rehabilitation, and resiliency-related improvements funded under the NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure SRF Helene program with an estimated project cost of $674,526. Major construction elements include flood-proofing the existing pump station building, installing permanent and portable back-up generators, electrical modifications, and SCADA upgrades to booster stations. Anticipated services encompass preliminary engineering, survey and mapping, design and permitting, funding-agency compliance support, bid and award phase services, and construction observation. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with written questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project understanding and approach (25 pts), relevant experience (25 pts), funding and regulatory experience (15 pts), project team qualifications (15 pts), availability and schedule control (10 pts), and past performance and references (10 pts).
Mobilization, Flood-proof existing building, Permanent Back-Up Generator Complete, Portable Back-Up Generator, SCADA Upgrades (5), Electrical Modifications at Existing Booster Stations (6)
Project understanding and approach (25), Relevant experience (25), Funding and regulatory experience (15), Project team qualifications (15), Availability and schedule control (10), Past performance and references (10)
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Summary
The Town of Waynesville seeks professional engineering firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for the Browning Branch Booster Pump Station Project in Haywood County, North Carolina.
The work involves redesign, rehabilitation, and resiliency-related improvements funded under the NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure SRF Helene program with an estimated project cost of $674,526. Major construction elements include flood-proofing the existing pump station building, installing permanent and portable back-up generators, electrical modifications, and SCADA upgrades to booster stations. Anticipated services encompass preliminary engineering, survey and mapping, design and permitting, funding-agency compliance support, bid and award phase services, and construction observation. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with written questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project understanding and approach (25 pts), relevant experience (25 pts), funding and regulatory experience (15 pts), project team qualifications (15 pts), availability and schedule control (10 pts), and past performance and references (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Cover letter
- Firm overview and office location(s)
- Project understanding and approach
- Proposed project team and roles
- Relevant project examples
- Approach to schedule and cost control
- Description of anticipated subconsultants
- Current workload and availability
- References for at least three similar projects
- Required forms
- Certifications
- Insurance information
- Conflict-of-interest disclosures
- Submit to
- Sebrina Love, Assistant Finance Director at 129 Legion Dr. Waynesville NC 28786
- Scope location
- Waynesville, North Carolina
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Waynesville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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: Sebrina Love, Assistant Finance Director at 129 Legion Dr. Waynesville NC 28786. For questions, contact Laura Yonkers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Waynesville 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 Laura Yonkers at (828) 456-3706. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization, Flood-proof existing building, Permanent Back-Up Generator Complete, Portable Back-Up Generator, SCADA Upgrades (5), Electrical Modifications at Existing Booster Stations (6). 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 understanding and approach (25), Relevant experience (25), Funding and regulatory experience (15), Project team qualifications (15), Availability and schedule control (10), Past performance an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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 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, Firm overview and office location(s), Project understanding and approach, Proposed project team and roles, Relevant project examples, Approach to schedule and cost control, Description o. Review the full document from Town of Waynesville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Waynesville, North Carolina. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.