RFQ 26-0250 Middle Creek Greenway Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Statement of Qualifications from licensed Engineering firms for professional engineering services, construction administration, construction engineering & inspections in the preparation of the Sunset Lake Road Middle Creek Greenway Pedestrian Crossing Beacon.

The selected firm will be expected to provide and/or coordinate the full range of professional services needed to develop a design package (plans, specifications, and cost estimate) for the installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the Middle Creek Greenway crossing across Sunset Lake Road.

The selected firm will also be expected to provide and/or coordinate advertising and bidding services, engineering services during construction. inspections, and contract administrative services during the execution of the project. The following list of primary work elements are anticipated, but not exhaustive:

• Preliminary investigations:
• Pedestrian and vehicular traffic counts/characterization
• Topographic survey
• Geotechnical related to foundation and structural requirements
• Develop plans and specifications for the crossing including:
• Layout
• Signal design
• Structural design
• Electrical power and control system
• Lighting design
• Fiber design
• Traffic control and phasing
• Signage and pavement marking
• Right-of-way (if needed)
• Cost estimating
• Right-of-way acquisition assistance (if needed)
• Preparation of plats/exhibits
• Field staking
• Coordination
• Acquire NCDOT Signal Agreement
• NCDOT Encroachment Agreements
• Public outreach support
• Advertising and Bidding Assistance
• Construction
• Bid services
• Utility coordination
• Construction inspection
• Engineering services during construction
• Contract Administration

All professional design and construction work shall adhere to the requirements and standards of NCDOT and the Town of Holly Springs.

Responses shall be submitted in a single, digital PDF file and contain the content described below. The file should be a maximum of 15 pages in length, not including the cover letter or authorized appendices detailed in the content section. Please use size 11 point or larger font for readability.

Respondents should submit one (1) navigable PDF file electronically via email to the contact listed below by the response due date. Please reference the solicitation name and number in the email's subject line. [...] All responses must be received no later than **2:00 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026**.

• To: Purchasing Division, purchasing@hollyspringsnc.gov
• Subject: RFQ 26-0250 Middle Creek Greenway Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Responses will be reviewed by a Selection Committee designated by the Town and per the evaluation criteria defined below

• Relative Experience (35%)
• Qualifications (30%)
• Overall Project Understanding (30%)
• References (5%)

Certificate of Insurance evidencing that all coverages, limits, and endorsements required herein are maintained and in effect: Professional Liability Insurance greater $5M per occurrence, and per aggregate. OR an umbrella policy of $5M plus general commercial liability of $2M aggregate/$1M per occurrence; Commercial General Liability; Automobile Liability; Worker's Compensation within statutory limits; Employers Liability.

It is anticipated that a recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Council for contract award in January 2027.