Engineering Services - East Moore Water District Phase 5 Water Main Extension

Moore County Public Works (MCPW) is seeking a Professional Engineering firm experienced with rural public water systems to support the East Moore Water District (EMWD) Phase 5 Water Main Extension project in the Carthage and Deep River Townships of Moore County.

East Moore Water District Phase 5 will extend the County’s existing water distribution system. Proposed connections, hydraulic capacity, and final alignments will be established or verified during the design process.

MCPW has received a petition from homeowners for public water service along Underwood Road, Wadsworth Road, and Manor Road. Preliminary designs also include Kelly Road, McCrimmon Road, Red Branch Road, Torchwood Road, and Old River Road. This scope is approximately 65,100 linear feet of 6-inch water main, subject to engineering evaluation and County approval.

Work shall include the evaluation of existing system connections and capacity; design of water main extension with appurtenances; preparation of construction, permit, and bid documents; and coordination with MCPW and applicable agencies. The County is also considering a USDA Rural Development loan application. Experience preparing funding-related engineering reports and assessments is recommended; such services are subject to County authorization.

• Project Initiation and Data Collection
• Surveying, Mapping and Easement Support
• Demand, Service Area, and Water System Evaluation
• Hydraulic Modeling and Water Main Design Criteria
• Preliminary Design and Alternatives Evaluation
• Final Design and Construction Documents
• Permitting and Agency Coordination
• Potential USDA-Rural Development Funding Assistance
• Bidding, Construction Administration, and Inspection
• Deliverables

Sealed qualifications will be received until **4:00 p.m. Thursday November 12, 2026**. Please note “RFQ 2027-01” on sealed envelope.

Sealed qualifications shall be delivered to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov and shall bear the name and number of this Request for Qualifications in the e-mail subject header. If not hand delivering to the Bid Drop-Off box located at 103 West Saunders St., Carthage, NC 28327, please submit via FedEx or UPS to the following address: County of Moore, Attn: Terra Vuncannon, 103 West Saunders St., Carthage, NC 28327.

Firms should submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of their response. The Firm’s Statement of Qualifications shall be limited to no more than 15 pages, including Cover Page. The original should also include the following documents: *Non-Collusion Affidavit*, *E-Verify Affidavit*, and *W-9 Form*.

Evaluation criteria

• Project Experience (40/100)
• Personnel Qualifications (30/100)
• Work Capacity (15/100)
• Local Knowledge (5/100)
• Firm References (10/100)
• Fee Schedule: these prices will only be considered if firms are otherwise equally qualified.

At least three candidates will be selected to participate in the interview process. Opening will not be public. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses.