Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Southern Shores, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of November 7, 2022, this project is in the conceptual phase. An engineer has not been selected. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to November 2023. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Question Deadline 10/21/2022 Post Responses to RFIs/Questions: October 28, 2022 Pursuant to North Carolina general Statute 143-64.31, the Town Council of the Town of Southern Shores, NC, cordially invites you to submit statements of qualifications to provide professional engineering services for the above referenced purpose. The Town is seeking a qualified firm capable of providing planning and design services for a Cored Slab Bridge for the Juniper/Trinitie Trail Bridge Replacement Project. The work will include but not limited to hydraulic design, geotechnical investigations with foundation recommendations, location and surveys, erosion control plans, roadway design, structure design, preparation of permit application, preparation of planning document, preparation of construction contract proposal and estimates, and utility conflict plans. The purpose of this RFQ is to select the firm determined to be best able to provide the required Professional Engineering Services based on the criteria specified herein and to generally set forth the terms and conditions whereby the Town will contract with the selected firm. The Request for Qualifications packet submitted, and possible subsequent interviews shall serve as the basis for selection. The information provided in the RFQ notice from the Town is intended to give information to the prospective firms concerning the required services and the basis for awarding of the agreement for engineering services. It is not necessarily intended to completely define the selection criteria or contractual relationship to be entered into by the Town of Southern Shores and the successful firm(s). In order to be considered for this contract, a service provider, person or firm must demonstrate that it has significant experience with similar projects. The person/firm performing the work and responsible for the work must be a registered Professional Engineer and must have a good ethical and professional standing. It will be the responsibility of the selected private firm to verify the registration of any corporate subsidiary or subcontractor prior to submitting an RFQ. The firm must have the financial ability to undertake the work and assume the liability. The selected firm will be required to furnish proof of required insurance coverage in the amounts specified by the Town of Southern Shores. The firm must have an adequate accounting system to identify costs chargeable to the project. The Town will develop a Review Committee to meet to review, discuss, and score the submittals and select the preferred firm based on the Evaluation Criteria listed below. In the event that the committee determines that more than one firm is qualified, they may elect to short list the firms for further evaluation, including interviews as necessary. The selected consultant will be notified by telephone or email. Notification may not be sent to firms not selected. After negotiations, the selected firm will be required to execute a contract with the Town of Southern Shores. It is critical that all potential respondents are given clear and consistent information. As a result, we highly encourage those parties wishing to submit qualifications to register with the contact person listed below. Registered respondents will be contacted directly regarding any addenda or any clarifications of this solicitation contents. The Town has the right to refuse any and all submittals. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.