Gaston County Civicplus #161

Feasibility Study Services for Solid Waste Transfer Station in Gaston County

Gaston County's Office of Capital Improvements is requesting professional architectural and engineering services for a feasibility study regarding a new solid waste transfer station, in partnership with the City of Gastonia. - Government Buyer: - Gaston County Office of Capital Improvements, in coordination with the City of Gastonia - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a potential solid waste transfer station - Assess need, location, operational factors, costs, and benefits - Explore opportunities for improved coordination of solid waste and recycling services between County and City - Deliverables include: - Feasibility Study Report (needs assessment, site screening, conceptual siting, throughput sizing, capital and operating cost estimates, financial/rate implications) - Presentation materials for governing bodies - Implementation recommendation memorandum - Requirements: - Selected firm must be properly registered and licensed in North Carolina - Collaboration required with both County and City project teams - This RFQ covers only the feasibility study phase; design services will be procured separately - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation - Notable Details: - Focus is on feasibility and planning, not equipment procurement or construction - Emphasis on inter-jurisdictional coordination and operational improvement

Description

This feasibility study will evaluate the potential need, location, operational considerations, costs, and overall benefits associated with a transfer station. The study will consider opportunities for Gaston County and the City of Gastonia to coordinate solid waste and recycling services to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a sustainable long-term solution for the southern portion of the County. Deliverables include a Feasibility Study Report, presentation materials for governing bodies, and an implementation recommendation memorandum. The study is expected to be completed by June 30, 2027, and the selected firm will collaborate with the County and City project team. This RFQ is for the Feasibility Study phase only; subsequent Preliminary Design services will be procured separately.

View original listing