Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Statesville, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Introduction Iredell County is soliciting statements of qualifications from design firms (the "Firm") to provide design, engineering, plans and permitting for expanding the greenway system in Iredell County. The intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to have professional design firms specifically address the expansion of approximately 2 miles from Bigleaf Slopes park to the west side of Greenbriar Road Bridge and provide the County with a well-considered design for this project. The trail will provide immediate access to the adjacent subdivisions (Greenbriar and Belfram subdivision) to approximately 800 residents. It is anticipated that a contract will be negotiated and signed with the successful design firm properly licensed in the State of North Carolina on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of professional services required. This solicitation will be made in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31 as amended, which require that firms be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification and thereafter negotiate a contract for those services at a fair and reasonable fee with the best qualified firm. The selected firm will work directly with Iredell County Parks and Recreation. Project Scope Iredell County Parks and Recreation will oversee this project involving the Carolina Thread Trail, Fourth Creek Greenway and requests that the greenway trail be a minimum of 10' width and designed to accommodate both bicycles and pedestrians. Several trail surfaces were examined: the first pavement surface to be considered is decomposed granite or crushed stone. The second trail surface alternative is asphalt, and the third proposed alternative surface is concrete. Since most of the greenway is in the floodplain, soil conditions must be determined by geotechnical investigations during the design phase. In the areas where structures are required, such as culvert/bridge crossings and/or boardwalk, these structures will be designed and constructed to accommodate pedestrian, bike traffic, and small maintenance vehicle loads. For the Fourth Creek Trail, several constraints have been identified and include the impact to existing topography, Fourth Creek flood plain and floodway, secondary tributary and stream crossings, existing vegetation, wetlands, soil conditions, private property ownership, utilities (electric, water, sewer, gas, and cable), and a safe crossing of South Greenbriar Roadway. The exact location of the utilities has not been identified and must be identified during the design phase. The proposed trail is planned to begin at Bigleaf Slopes Park. The existing gravel trail currently begins at the gravel parking lot and is approximately 600'+- long. The gravel trail terminates in a grass compacted access way for servicing the existing sanitation and monitoring system. Additional information on the survey will be available to you as an attachment to this packet. "Carolina Thread Trail Connector Planning Study". (Appendix B) Scope of Services The Firm shall provide professional design services and consultation in the areas of designing to meet all requirements of the (1) North Carolina State Parks Management Rules; (2) North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation NC Trails (3) Federal Forest Service and (4) any other requirements imposed by law or ordinance. Design will be focused on efficiencies and future capacity needs of the greenway along with other requirements submitted by Iredell County. The major items of work to be performed by Firm will include, but not be limited to: Provide experienced, qualified personnel to assist county staff in design to explore alignment options and present alignment option deliverables to Iredell County Staff. Incorporate permit processes in accordance with Federal, State and Local law, including performance of easements search, acquisitions and providing easement exhibits and obtaining FEMA CLOMR and other necessary environmental and construction permits. Provide design services and conceptual drawings and meet with staff quarterly or as needed to discuss progress of designs. Consult county staff with site improvements that may be needed to increase safety, flow and queuing, and efficiency of designs proposed. Provide surveying services and construction drawings, complete an engineer's estimate for construction costs. Attend and assist in meetings with state agencies, other contractors, Board of Commissioners and the public. Construction Administration: Act as an Agent for Iredell County over project construction administration. Provide oversight to bidding process, working with the Iredell County Purchasing Division for bid compliance, reviewing submittals, inspecting the work and preparing change orders and advising on contract modification, handling disputes, directing corrective contractor actions and other contract administration duties. Project Closeout Deadline for Respondent Questions @ 3:00 PM 03/28/2024. Written questions regarding this Request for Qualifications must be submitted to the Iredell County Purchasing Officer, Antonia Stines at antonia.stines@iredellcountync.gov. Questions received by the deadline date and time will be answered by addendum and sent to all known recipients and posted electronically. Enveloped Statement of Qualifications must be stamped in prior to the deadline. Any submission not received prior to the deadline will not be considered. Submittal review & Firm interviews, if needed TBD - April/May 2024 Selected Firm, Notifications & Contract Negotiation TBD - May/ June, 2024 Iredell County reserves the right to: accept or reject any and all submissions received in response to this Request for Qualifications; to cancel the RFQ process at any time; to request additional information or clarification of information provided in a response without changing the terms of the Request for Qualifications; to elect not to proceed with any of the respondents; to modify the scope of the work; to re-solicit RFQs; or choose not to award for any reason. Contact with other County Staff during this RFQ process may be grounds for disqualifications. Table 1 - Base Bid - Planning Level Cost Estimates for Aggregate Trail Section 1: Bigleaf Slopes Park to Fourth Creek (Figure 4A) - Aggregate Greenway Trail (3,775 lf) Culvert crossings (2) - Estimated Costs ($)$806,316.50 * Section 2: Fourth Creek to Greenbriar Road (Figure 4A) - Aggregate Greenway Trail (6,950 lf) Culvert crossings (4) Concrete Bridge and/or Boardwalk (+/- 565 lf) - Estimated Costs ($) $2,692,966.38 * Section 3: East and west side Greenbriar Road Crossing at Bridge (Figure 4A) - Concrete Greenway Trail (1,500 lf) Culvert crossings (0) - Estimated Costs ($) $1,033,989.00 * Total Cost ($): 4,533,271,88 * Estimated cost includes 10% engineer design fee and 25% contingency. Engineer Fee and Contingency may vary depending upon funding source. Table 2 - Base Bid + Alternate No. 1 - Planning Level Cost Estimates for Asphalt Trail Section 1: Bigleaf Slopes Park to Fourth Creek (Figure 4A) - Asphalt Greenway Trail (3,775 lf) Culvert crossings (2) - Estimated Costs ($) $880,566.50 * Section 2: Fourth Creek to Greenbriar Road (Figure 4A) - Asphalt Greenway Trail (6,950 lf) Culvert crossings (4) Concrete Bridge and/or Boardwalk (+/- 565 lf) - Estimated Costs ($) $2,816,716.38 * Section 3: East and west side Greenbriar Road Crossing at Bridge (Figure 4A) - Concrete Greenway Trail (1,500 lf) Culvert crossings (0) - Estimated Costs ($) $1,033,989.00 * Total Cost ($): 4,731,271.88 * Estimated cost includes 10% engineer design fee and 25% contingency. Engineer Fee and Contingency may vary depending upon funding source. Table 3 - Base Bid + Alternate No. 2 - Planning Level Cost Estimates for Concrete Trail Section 1: Bigleaf Slopes Park to Fourth Creek (Figure 4A) - Concrete Greenway Trail (3,775 lf) Culvert crossings (2) - Estimated Costs ($) $1,239,441.50 * Section 2: Fourth Creek to Greenbriar Road (Figure 4A) - Concrete Greenway Trail (6,950 lf) Culvert crossings (4) Concrete Bridge and/or Boardwalk (+/- 565 lf) - Estimated Costs ($) $3,438,044.50 * Section 3: East and west side Greenbriar Road Crossing at Bridge (Figure 4A) - Concrete Greenway Trail (1,500 lf) Culvert crossings (0) - Estimated Costs ($) $1,033,989.00 * Total Cost ($): 5,711,475.00 * Estimated cost includes 10% engineer design fee and 25% contingency. Engineer Fee and Contingency may vary depending upon funding source. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.