# Moore County Civicplus #RFQ 2027-01

Engineering services for East Moore District Phase 5 water-main extension

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 2027-01
**NAICS:** 541330

Moore County Public Works is seeking engineering qualifications for a proposed water-main extension in the East Moore Water District.
- **Buyer:** County of Moore, North Carolina — Moore County Public Works (MCPW); the notice identifies Terra Vuncannon as the buyer contact.
- **Opportunity:** East Moore Water District Phase 5 Water Main Extension, serving Carthage and Deep River Townships.
- **Requested work:** Professional engineering services for approximately 65,100 linear feet of proposed 6-inch water main along Underwood, Wadsworth, Manor, Kelly, McCrimmon, Red Branch, Torchwood, and Old River Roads. Final alignment, capacity, connections, and scope are subject to engineering evaluation and County approval.
  - Work includes project initiation and data review; topographic, right-of-way, utility, and easement surveying and mapping; water-demand and system-capacity evaluation; hydraulic modeling; alternatives and constructability analysis; and preliminary and final design.
  - Deliverables and support include plans, specifications, bid quantities, cost estimates, permitting and agency coordination, bidding assistance, and construction administration, inspection, and closeout support as negotiated.
  - USDA Rural Development funding reports and related engineering assistance may be authorized separately.
- **Notable qualifications:** Relevant experience with rural public water systems, North Carolina permitting, NCDOT roadway encroachments, easements and utility crossings, and hydraulic modeling using EPANET and/or InfoWater.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, engineering firms, or other vendors are named. No products or equipment are specifically requested.
- **Estimated professional-services value:** Not stated in the notice; the range below is an approximate planning estimate, not a government estimate.

### Description

The County of Moore seeks qualifications from professional engineering firms for the East Moore Water District Phase 5 Water Main Extension project in Carthage and Deep River Townships. The project is expected to extend the public water distribution system, with preliminary scope covering approximately 65,100 linear feet of 6-inch water main, subject to engineering evaluation and County approval. Services include surveying and easement support, water-system evaluation and hydraulic modeling, design and preparation of construction and bid documents, permitting and agency coordination, and assistance with bidding and construction administration. USDA Rural Development funding-related engineering assistance may be requested separately if authorized by the County.

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