Site work for a civil project in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Town of Emerald Isle is requesting that licensed engineering firms submit qualifications with expertise in stormwater infrastructure planning, design and permitting. A qualified firm will be selected to work with the Town to develop a detailed Scope of Services that will address the Town's needs in managing stormwater runoff and preparing a plan that will guide stormwater infrastructure improvements over the next 30 years. The following represents the types of tasks that will be included in the final Scope of Services (as a minimum but not limited to): Evaluate existing stormwater runoff conditions, existing system capacity, and identify areas with frequent flooding. Evaluate existing capacity of stormwater infrastructure, pumping stations and identify additional capacity needs. Identify capital stormwater improvements to reduce flooding risk, reduce damage to public and private property, and improve access and safety in the Town. Quantify the capital and ongoing maintenance costs for implementing the stormwater infrastructure projects. Identify permitting pathways to implement stormwater system improvements. Prioritization of stormwater system improvements. Design/Permitting/Bidding/Construction Observations of stormwater system improvements (later phases) The Town will provide existing data for the stormwater system including material, size, elevations, and conditions to the successful firm. It is expected that additional surveying/stormwater system inventory will be required. The Town will also provide a list of flooding complaints from property owners and residents. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.