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

The Town of Carthage recently received two grant awards from the North Carolina Department of Commerce for planning, design, and construction to revitalize the heart of the community's downtown. To date, the town has completed a Downtown Master Plan, which included public and stakeholder engagement, to help shape the future appearance of Carthage's downtown. This multi-phase project to revitalize Carthage's downtown is geared towards improving pedestrian safety and appearance, while increasing economic and social opportunities. Question Deadline 01/06/2025 at 5:00 PM ET All written questions must be received by Lindsay Whitson at lwhitson@centralpinesnc.gov Responses and addendums will only be shared in written format here: Carthage - online. Please do not call with questions. Conduct interviews (if needed) Week of January 20 or January 27. Select contractor and negotiate contract January 31. Outline of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ): a. Overview of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) b. About Carthage and the Project c. Project Timeline d. Instructions to Submit a Proposal e. Proposal Evaluation f. Conditions, Clarifications, and Reservations The Town of Carthage desires the design portion of this project to be completed by August or September 2025, with hopes of issuing the construction bid by October 2025. The anticipated timeline below is a blueprint that we intend to follow for this project. The Town reserves the sole discretion and right to reject any and all responses received with respect to the RFQ and to cancel the RFQ process at any time prior to entering into a formal agreement. The Town further reserves the right to request additional information or clarification of information provided in any response. The Town also reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to waive technicalities and informalities. The Town shall make the award as deemed in its best interest. All responses to this RFQ shall be the property of the Town. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.