City of Gastonia #RFQ_Addendum_No._2_7.2.2026

Consultant Sought for Feasibility and Connectivity Study – Project CHANGE, Gastonia

The City of Gastonia is requesting consultant qualifications for a feasibility and connectivity study as part of Project CHANGE (Connecting Highland: Access, Neighborhood Growth, Engagement). - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia (direct federal grant recipient via FHWA) - Scope of Work: - Feasibility and connectivity study for the Highland neighborhood - Independent verification and coordination with utility providers, NCDOT, Norfolk Southern, and other stakeholders - Planning-level environmental screening - Conceptual engineering drawings (5% to 10% design) - Identification of environmental constraints and permitting considerations - Federal Compliance Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with NEPA, Title VI, ADA, DBE, and federal grant management - Consultant must show capacity for federal compliance - Proposal Requirements: - Specific page limits and allowance for certain foldout pages - Notable Details: - NCDOT is a key stakeholder but not the grant administrator - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Period of Performance: - Study completion expected by end of 2029, with grant close-out through 2030

Description

This solicitation is for a feasibility and connectivity study under Project CHANGE in Gastonia. The selected consultant will conduct independent verification and coordination with utility providers and stakeholders to complete the study. The project includes planning-level environmental screening and conceptual engineering drawings at approximately 5% to 10% design level. The study is expected to be completed by December 31, 2029, with grant close-out by December 31, 2030. The City of Gastonia is the direct recipient of the federal grant and will coordinate with NCDOT and other agencies.

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