Wake County Engineering Services for Construction & Renovation Projects - RFQ #26-097 (2026)
Wake CountyCounty · Raleigh, NC- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Maged Sedarous
- (919) 856-6364
The 30-second brief
Wake County seeks proposals from engineering consultant firms for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for construction and renovation projects across approximately 200 buildings totaling over 5.0 million square feet. Anticipated services include preliminary design, cost estimating, life cycle cost analyses, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding phase, construction administration, and project close-out. Targeted projects include courthouse AHU, VAV, and chiller replacements, detention center equipment replacements, library HVAC renovation, cooling tower replacements, and office building renovations with construction costs ranging between $10,000 and $4.0 million each. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Question deadline is October 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include core business strength, staff qualifications, firm experience, quality control plan, design approach, O&M considerations, construction administration approach, and hourly billing rates.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, And fire protection engineering design services, Preliminary design, Cost estimating, Life cycle cost analyses, Schematic design, Design development, Construction documents, Bidding phase services, Construction administration, Project close-out
Core business strength, Organizational chart and expertise/qualifications of staff, Experience and past performance of firm on similar projects, Project Quality Control plan including recent experience with cost control, change orders, and maintaining design and construction schedules, Design approach including innovative design solutions, capabilities, and proven experience in extensive evaluations of facility energy consumption and life cycle cost analyses, Operation and maintenance considerations in both design and construction administration phases, Construction administration approach, Hourly billing rates, Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems, Current workload, Other factors that may be appropriate for the Project
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Summary
Wake County seeks proposals from engineering consultant firms for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for construction and renovation projects across approximately 200 buildings totaling over 5.0 million square feet.
Anticipated services include preliminary design, cost estimating, life cycle cost analyses, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding phase, construction administration, and project close-out. Targeted projects include courthouse AHU, VAV, and chiller replacements, detention center equipment replacements, library HVAC renovation, cooling tower replacements, and office building renovations with construction costs ranging between $10,000 and $4.0 million each. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Question deadline is October 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include core business strength, staff qualifications, firm experience, quality control plan, design approach, O&M considerations, construction administration approach, and hourly billing rates.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Core business strength, Organizational chart and expertise/qualifications of staff, Experience and past performance of firm on similar projects, Project Quality Control plan including recent experience with cost control, change orders, and maintaining design and construction schedules, Design approach including innovative design solutions, capabilities, and proven experience in extensive evaluations of facility energy consumption and life cycle cost analyses, Operation and maintenance considerations in both design and construction administration phases, Construction administration approach, Hourly billing rates, Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems, Current workload, Other factors that may be appropriate for the Project
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Fire protection engineering design services
- Preliminary design
- Cost estimating
- Life cycle cost analyses
- Schematic design
- Design development
- Construction documents
- Bidding phase services
- Construction administration
- Project close-out
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Hourly billing rate schedule
- Resumes
- Representative project summaries
- Organization chart
- Workload chart
- Litigation history
- Submit to
- County of Wake, Facilities Design & Construction Office, 336 Fayetteville Street, WCOB 11th Floor, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Wake County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 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: County of Wake, Facilities Design & Construction Office, 336 Fayetteville Street, WCOB 11th Floor, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601. For questions, contact Maged Sedarous.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Wake 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 RFP 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 Maged Sedarous at (919) 856-6364. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, And fire protection engineering design services, Preliminary design, Cost estimating, Life cycle cost analyses, Schematic design, Design development, Construction documents, Bidding phase services, Construction administration, Project close-out. 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: "Core business strength, Organizational chart and expertise/qualifications of staff, Experience and past performance of firm on similar projects, Project Quality Control plan including recent experienc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wake County?
All active and historical solicitations from Wake County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Wake 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: hourly billing rate schedule, resumes, representative project summaries, organization chart, workload chart, litigation history. Review the full document from Wake 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: Raleigh, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.