Opportunity
Pender County Civicplus #RFQ 26-453
Engineering Services for Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 26-453
NAICS
541330
Pender County, North Carolina, is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services for major improvements at the Pender County Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maple Hill. - Government Buyer: - Pender County Government, Finance Department - Contact: Margaret Blue, Finance Director - Scope of Services: - Full-spectrum engineering services: planning, evaluation, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and startup assistance - Installation of a new ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system - Investigation and recommendations for inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues - Design of tertiary treatment improvements, including sand filtration systems - Associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and site upgrades - Requirements and Considerations: - Ensure compliance with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and federal regulations - Support both current and future operational needs - Enhance system reliability and efficiency - Phased implementation may be required to minimize service interruptions and maintain permit compliance during construction - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the selected engineering firm will be responsible for recommending appropriate technologies and solutions.
Description
Pender County is seeking qualifications from licensed engineering firms in North Carolina to provide professional engineering services for wastewater treatment plant improvements at the Pender County Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maple Hill, NC. The project includes planning, evaluation, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, startup assistance, and related services for installing a new ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system, investigating inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues, designing tertiary treatment improvements including sand filtration, and associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and site improvements. The goal is to develop cost-effective, regulatory-compliant wastewater treatment improvements that enhance treatment efficiency, system reliability, and support future growth. The project may require phased implementation to minimize service interruptions and maintain permit compliance during construction.