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

Questions: Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to the Contact Person cited above. There will be no pre-submittal conference. PURPOSE AND SCOPE Franklin County, NC is requesting qualifications (RFQ) from firms to assist Franklin County in the design, permitting, and construction management for a new water blending station at Perrys Chapel Road and NC56. The funding for this project could be Federal Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), in which case the contracting of an architectural firm must follow the Franklin County Uniform Guidance Procurement Policy (attached). All prospective bidders must acknowledge that the funding is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions of the ARPA funding. All prospective bidders must comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, executive orders and terms and conditions of the ARPA funding. BACKGROUND Franklin County provides residential, commercial, and industrial water supply to approximately 9,700 customers. County purchases water from three wholesale suppliers and has a 1.0-mgd water treatment plant with an annual daily flow of 0.60-mgd, for a total water supply of 5.10-mgd. County also provides wastewater treatment services. County has a 3.0-mgd biological and nutrient removal wastewater plant. County has one significant industrial use customer which has an industrial use permit for its discharge. MINORITY BUSINESSES (MBE) OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES (DBE): Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and other small businesses in North Carolina shall have the opportunity to compete fairly in contracts financed in whole or in part with public funds. Consistent with this policy, County will not allow any person or business to be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract because of sex, race, religion, or national origin. County will undertake a good faith effort to notify minority firms. SCHEDULE It is anticipated that the review of qualifications is tentatively scheduled to be completed by April 5, 2024. Interviews may or may not be conducted within that time. All firms submitting proposals/statements of qualifications will be notified of the results of the selection process. CONTACT PERSON FOR QUESTIONS Name: Christopher Doherty Title: Public Utilities Director E-mail: cdoherty@franklincountync.gov Telephone: (919) 556-6177