Site work for a road / highway in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Design plans call for site work for a road / highway.

As of December 14, 2023, an engineer has been selected and this project is in the design status Design firm information has not been determined. A firm timeline for construction has not been determined. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The Town of Black Mountain is requesting proposals to design a new water line and provide construction administration services. Enclosed are our specifications covering this project. Please review this document carefully. Should you have any questions, please contact Mary Roderick, ARP Project Administrator, by phone at 425-442-0385 or email at mary@landofsky.org. Interested firms shall submit one original and two copies of the proposal in a sealed enclosure bearing the name and address of the firm and the words Qualifications for Engineering Services for the Town of Black Mountain US 70 Water Line Project. The Town of Black Mountain (hereinafter called the "Town") invites qualified engineering professionals (hereinafter called "contractor") having sufficient experience in performing engineering services in accordance with the specifications outlined in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to submit a proposal. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the Town of Black Mountain to reimburse contractors or firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. The specific details shown herein shall be considered minimum unless otherwise shown. The specifications, terms, and conditions included with this RFQ shall govern in any resulting contract(s) unless approved otherwise in writing by the Town of Black Mountain. The contractor consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in a state court of competent jurisdiction in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The Town is requesting proposals for the design and construction administration of a new water line to utilize the full capacity of the pump station at 2992 US Hwy 70. There is currently an 8" pit cast line that runs east from the pump station on US Hwy 70 before cutting through an easement at 3028 US Hwy 70, going under Old US 70, continuing east and tying in at the intersection of N. Blue Ridge Rd. The project will be funded with federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, and is subject to compliance with applicable federal regulations, terms, and conditions. Engineering services shall include, but are not limited to, standard tasks necessary for the implementation of the project: 1. Determine if the existing water line should be replaced and upsized, or if an additional line is needed to utilize the pump station's capacity. 2. If an additional line is needed, determine the size and alignment of the new line. One potential option, depending on a right-of-way easement, is to leave 2992 US Hwy 70 and cross under US HWY 70. This would require a directional bore. The line would continue east for approximately 3,700 ft. and tie in on the east side of the intersection at Blue Ridge Rd. 3. Develop a final engineering design for the water line and construction bid package. 4. Assist Town in conducting the bid opening and contractor selection. 5. Supervise construction work on-site, including surveying and field-staking. 6. Review and approve contractor payment requests and change orders. 7. Provide "As-Built" plan drawings to the Town upon project completion. 8. Complete final inspection, testing and certifications. Required Qualifications Contractors will be evaluated in part on the basis of the following criteria: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. 2. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. 3. Capacity to accomplish the work in a timely manner. 4. Past performance on contracts for similar projects with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, regulatory requirements, and compliance with performance schedules. The person/firm must keep current all required insurance coverage sufficient to cover the projected liability of the assigned project. As part of the contract, the person/firm will be required to provide evidence of coverage of professional liability insurance and evidence that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Town from any and all claims and/or liability which may arise as a result of the person/firm's negligence, errors and/or omissions. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities, and to be the sole judge of suitability of the services for its intended use and further specifically reserve the right to make the award in the best interest of the Town. Failure to respond to any requirements outlined in the RFQ, or failure to enclose copies of the required documents, may disqualify the proposal. Proposal Requirements The following information should be included under the title "Qualifications for Engineering Services for the Town of Black Mountain US 70 Water Line Project": 1. Name of Respondent 2. Respondent address 3. Respondent telephone number 4. Respondent federal tax identification number 5. Name, title, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of contact person authorized to contractually obligate the Respondent on behalf of the Respondent. Contents of Statement of Qualifications Respondents should letter and number responses exactly as the questions are presented herein. A. Introduction (transmittal letter) B. Background and Experience C. Personnel/Professional Qualifications A. Introduction (transmittal letter) By signing the letter, the Respondent certifies that the signatory is authorized to bind the Respondent. The RFQ transmittal letter should include: 1. A brief statement of the Respondent's understanding of the scope of the work to be performed. 2. A confirmation that the Respondent meets the appropriate state licensing requirements to practice in the State of North Carolina. 3. A confirmation that the Respondent has not had a record of substandard work within the last five years. 4. A confirmation that the Respondent has not engaged in any unethical practices within the last five years. 5. A confirmation that, if awarded the contract, the Respondent acknowledges its complete responsibility for the entire contract, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the contract. 6. Any other information that the Respondent feels appropriate. 7. The signature of an individual who is authorized to provide information of this nature in the name of the Respondent submitting the RFQ. B. Background and Experience Respondents should: 1. Describe Respondent's firm by providing its full legal name, date of establishment, type of entity and business expertise, short history, current ownership structure and any recent or materially significant proposed change in ownership. 2. Describe any prior engagements in which Respondent's firm assisted a governmental entity in dealings with water infrastructure projects. Respondent should include examples of work on similar projects. Respondent should provide the names, phone numbers, and emails of contact persons in the organizations for whom any projects referenced in this section were conducted. 3. Describe Respondent's experience, if any, with the Town's water system. 4. Provide information about the Respondent's insurance coverage. C. Personnel/Professional Qualifications Respondents should: 1. Estimate the number of persons to be assigned to this project. 2. Identify staff members who would be assigned to act for Respondent's firm in key management and field positions providing the services described in the Scope of Work, and the functions to be performed by each. 3. Identify the hourly billed rates for each of these staff members. Conditions and Limitations The Town expects to select a firm from the qualifications submitted, but reserves the right to request additional information from the firm if needed. The Town also reserves the right to reject any and all responses to the RFQ and advertise for new responses, or to accept any response deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. A response to the RFQ should not be interpreted as a contract or an indication of a commitment of any kind on the part of the Town, nor does it commit either to pay for costs incurred in the submission of a response to this request prior to execution of a final contract. Upon selection a professional service contract shall be prepared and negotiated and fully executed before work is initiated. The Town reserves the right to dismiss any part or all of the contracted team, when in the Town's opinion the project is not moving as scheduled or is hindered in any way by the action or performance of the team members. Unless authorized by the Town Manager, no other Town Official or employee is empowered to speak for the Town with respect to this RFQ. The Town of Black Mountain encourages minority and/or women-owned firms to submit proposals on this project. The Town of Black Mountain also promotes Fair Housing, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages others to provide equal employment opportunities. The Town of Black Mountain does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status. Any questions regarding this request should be directed to Mary Roderick, 425-442-0385 or mary@landofsky.org. The selected firm will be notified by telephone. Notification will not be sent to firms not selected. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.