Yancey County Engineering Services for Green Mountain DWTS - RFQ 2026
Yancey CountyCounty · Yancey County, NC- Due
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lynn Austin
The 30-second brief
Yancey County is seeking statements of qualifications from engineering firms for evaluation, planning, and design services for the Green Mountain Community Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Project. The project involves providing flood-resilient wastewater management systems for a four-bedroom home, General Store/Post Office, and a church with attached manse in Green Mountain, NC, with potential inclusion of other nearby residences with malfunctioning straight-pipe systems discharging into the North Toe River. Funded by State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Hawai’i Wildfire (SRF Helene funds), the scope includes engineering reports, soil and site evaluation, alternative design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, observation, and project close-out. Submissions are due by August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and will be evaluated based on firm resources and experience (25%), key personnel qualifications (20%), staffing capability and workload (15%), experience with NC DEQ, NC DHHS, and federally funded projects (10%), quality of previous work (10%), response completeness (10%), and understanding of local conditions (10%).
Engineering reports, Soil/site evaluation, Engineering design of selected alternative(s), Permitting, Bidding, Construction administration and observation, And project close-out
Resources, experience, and knowledge of the firm with regard to engineering and consulting services relative to the scope of work 25%, Experience and qualifications of key personnel and staff assigned to the project 20%, Adequate staffing capability and current workload of key personnel and staff assigned to the project 15%, Experience working with NC DEQ, NC DHHS, and federally funded projects 10%, Quality of previous work, client satisfaction, and record of on-time delivery within budget 10%, Quality and completeness of response to RFQ 10%, Understanding of local conditions, regulatory requirements, and site-specific constraints based on publicly available information 10%
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Summary
Yancey County is seeking statements of qualifications from engineering firms for evaluation, planning, and design services for the Green Mountain Community Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Project.
The project involves providing flood-resilient wastewater management systems for a four-bedroom home, General Store/Post Office, and a church with attached manse in Green Mountain, NC, with potential inclusion of other nearby residences with malfunctioning straight-pipe systems discharging into the North Toe River. Funded by State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Hawai’i Wildfire (SRF Helene funds), the scope includes engineering reports, soil and site evaluation, alternative design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, observation, and project close-out. Submissions are due by August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and will be evaluated based on firm resources and experience (25%), key personnel qualifications (20%), staffing capability and workload (15%), experience with NC DEQ, NC DHHS, and federally funded projects (10%), quality of previous work (10%), response completeness (10%), and understanding of local conditions (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Resources, experience, and knowledge of the firm with regard to engineering and consulting services relative to the scope of work 25%, Experience and qualifications of key personnel and staff assigned to the project 20%, Adequate staffing capability and current workload of key personnel and staff assigned to the project 15%, Experience working with NC DEQ, NC DHHS, and federally funded projects 10%, Quality of previous work, client satisfaction, and record of on-time delivery within budget 10%, Quality and completeness of response to RFQ 10%, Understanding of local conditions, regulatory requirements, and site-specific constraints based on publicly available information 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Engineering reports
- Soil/site evaluation
- Engineering design of selected alternative(s)
- Permitting
- Bidding
- Construction administration and observation
- Project close-out
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- List of projects with references
- Proposed organizational chart
- Resumes of key professional staff
- Schedule of fees for personnel categories and reimbursable expenses
- Statement of conflict of interest and mitigation plan
- SAM debarment verification search print-out
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Yancey County Courthouse, 110 Town Square, Room 11, Burnsville, NC 28714
- Scope location
- Green Mountain, NC
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Yancey County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 14, 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] or Yancey County Courthouse, 110 Town Square, Room 11, Burnsville, NC 28714. For questions, contact Lynn Austin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Yancey 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 Lynn Austin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering reports, Soil/site evaluation, Engineering design of selected alternative(s), Permitting, Bidding, Construction administration and observation, And 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: "Resources, experience, and knowledge of the firm with regard to engineering and consulting services relative to the scope of work 25%, Experience and qualifications of key personnel and staff assigned..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Yancey County?
All active and historical solicitations from Yancey County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Yancey 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: list of projects with references, proposed organizational chart, resumes of key professional staff, schedule of fees for personnel categories and reimbursable expenses, statement of conflict of intere. Review the full document from Yancey 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: Green Mountain, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.