Opportunity
Catawba County #26-1014
RFQ for Engineering Services: Sanitary Sewer Force Main Conveyance System Project in Catawba County, NC
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
May 05, 2026
Identifier
26-1014
NAICS
541330, 237110, 237990
Catawba County Utilities & Engineering Water and Sewer Division is seeking qualified engineering firms for a major sanitary sewer force main conveyance system project. - Government Buyer: Catawba County Utilities & Engineering, Water and Sewer Division - Project Scope: - Design and construction administration of a new sanitary sewer force main system - Development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) with route alternatives, cost estimates, and environmental impact analysis - Full engineering design, including all drawings and specifications - Permitting for work both within and outside NCDOT right-of-way - Preparation of bid documents and assistance with project bidding and award - Construction administration and inspection services - Preparation of final record drawings with GIS-compatible data - System Details: - Force main will connect the future Slanting Bridge Sanitary Sewer Lift Station to the Hickory-Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant - Designed to convey 1.5 million gallons per day (MGD), expandable to 3.0 MGD - Estimated length: 22,000 to 61,000 linear feet - Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience in similar wastewater infrastructure projects from PER through project certification - Detailed insurance coverage, references, and compliance with proposal formatting and delivery instructions are required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for professional engineering services
Description
Catawba County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced engineering firms to provide professional services for the design and construction administration of a sanitary sewer force main conveyance system project. The project involves developing a Preliminary Engineering Report, engineering design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, inspection services, and preparation of final record drawings. The force main will convey 1.5 MGD and be expandable to 3.0 MGD, connecting the future Slanting Bridge Sanitary Sewer Lift Station to the Hickory-Catawba Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project includes work within and outside the NCDOT right-of-way, with property acquisition handled by others. Firms must demonstrate experience in wastewater project development from Preliminary Engineering Report through project certification.