Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #345-05/27/2026
Materials Testing Services for Southside Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
345-05/27/2026
NAICS
541380
This opportunity seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive materials testing services for the expansion of the Southside Water Reclamation Facility in Wilmington, NC. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), Wilmington, North Carolina - Procurement managed by Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager - Project Scope: - Expansion of the Southside Water Reclamation Facility from 12 MGD to 20 MGD - Upgrades include new treatment facilities, clarifiers, odor control, pumping stations, and administrative buildings - Requested Services: - Soils testing (percent compaction, classification) - Pavement testing (thickness, density) - Concrete testing (composition, temperature, slump, shrinkage, strength) - Structural steel and weld inspections - Torque inspections - Specialty inspections as required by building code - Notable Requirements: - Experience with large water/wastewater plant expansions - Familiarity with local soils and materials - Compliance with specific insurance and registration requirements - Coordination with CFPUA's engineering consultants, but direct reporting to CFPUA - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Southside Water Reclamation Facility, 3436 River Rd, Wilmington, NC - Contract Term: - Initial term of one year, with up to five additional one-year renewal options
Description
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) seeks to contract with a qualified materials testing firm to provide services for the Southside Water Reclamation Facility expansion project. The work includes soils testing, pavement testing, concrete testing, structural steel inspections, and other specialty inspections as required by building codes. The selected firm will coordinate with CFPUA's engineering consultants but report directly to CFPUA. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms.