The delivery method for the Project will be Design-Bid-Build. The selected engineer will be required to provide a full range of design services for a fully usable, operational, and code compliant fueling station that satisfies the County's project requirements, including but not limited to: o Site design for above-ground fueling tanks including electrical connections;
o Conducting regular meetings with appropriate County stakeholders;
o Coordination with City of Gastonia for utility relocation;
o Preparing detailed cost estimates;
o Coordination with fuel tank and dispenser vendors;
o Preparing construction documents for bidding and permitting;
o Submitting for permits required for compliance with local, state and federal requirements;
o Preparing a construction phasing plan to meet the county's specific equipment and workflow needs;
o Bidding administration;
o Construction administration including tank installation;
o Special Inspections and Material Testing; and
o Closeout The selected firm will be required to participate in a collaborative process and to work with the County and its overall Project team. The Engineer may also be asked to prepare further drawings, renderings, and other materials for presentation of the Project to other entities. Any questions shall be submitted by 5:00 P.M. Monday, December 18, 2023 via email to: rebecca.edison@gastongov.com The County reserves the right to cancel this RFQ for any reason without any liability or to waive any irregularities at their discretion. Please note that the overall Statement of Qualifications should be limited to a maximum of 20 pages printed on one side, 10 pages printed on both sides, or a combination of both, excluding required forms, covers, sub-tabs and dividers. Firm must be properly registered with the Office of the Secretary of State of North Carolina (as applicable); Firm must be licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors (as applicable) For information regarding the meaning or content of the documents, please contact as follows: Rebecca Edison
Gaston County Public Works
P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053
Phone: 704-922-0267
Email:rebecca.edison@gastongov.com
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