This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Hobgood, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Pursuant to NCGS 143-64.31, the Town of Hobgood is soliciting qualifications from firms interested in assisting the Town by providing Professional Engineering and Surveying Services related to its recently awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Grants. The Town of Hobgood operates a water and sewer utility that serves town residents. The Town was recently awarded three ARPA grants. The Town is awaiting the grant agreements for execution. In the interim, the Town is working to identify a firm to assist with the completion of the proposed scope of work related to these grants. In terms of timing, the project(s) will commence once a firm(s) is selected, a scope of work is established, and authorization is received from NCDEQ to begin work. The Town of Hobgood has been awarded two ARPA grants in the Asset Inventory and Assessment grant program (Water System and Wastewater Collection). Additionally, the Town also received an ARPA grant for water improvements. To this end, the following tasks have been identified as priorities 10/10/2022 - Selection committee review 10/11/2022 - Interviews conducted (if necessary) 10/12/2022 - Highest ranked firm(s) notified 10/13/2022 - Contract(s) negotiated and finalized The following items are to be included in any submittals provided in response to this RFQ: 1. Name of the firm. 2. Person authorized to provide information and negotiate contracts. 3. Location of offices. If more than one, indicate the office from which work will be performed. 4. Brief history of the firm. 5. Firm employment profile. 6. Project experience. Provide a maximum of six (6) projects illustrating experience like the proposed project. Include general project description, types of services performed, and client contact information. Experience with other NCDEQ grant-funded projects is preferred. 7. List of key personnel to be directly involved in the project, as well as a brief description of their responsibilities. Include a brief resume for key personnel, including specific relevant project experience. 8. Brief project approach. Questions should be addressed to: Thomas Ellis, Town Administrator Email: thomasellis@embarqmail.com The Town reserves the right to evaluate the responses submitted; waive any irregularities therein; select candidates for the submittal of more detailed or alternate proposals; accept any submittal or portion of submittal; reject any or all Respondents submitting responses, should it be deemed in the Town's best interest; or cancel the entire process. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time