Renovation of a water / sewer project in Wilmington, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms for the design and engineering services of improvements of Lift Station 1 in Wrightsville Beach. The project will consist of evaluating the existing lift station, designing and engineering improvements including installation of a new 2,000 GPM pump (Pump No. 4), associated piping, magnetic flow meter, VFDs, control upgrades, and electrical modifications. The selected consultant will assist in permitting, bidding, and provide construction administration and observation services. CFPUA will address questions regarding the RFQ until 2:00 PM on Tuesday May 27, 2025. Questions submitted after this time will not be addressed. Questions concerning this advertisement should be directed to Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, at bids@cfpua.org. An MBE/WBE (SBE) Compliance Form is attached as Exhibit A to the RFQ that must be submitted with the qualification statement The scope of work is expected to include the services described below. No guarantee is expressed or implied by CFPUA that all services will be performed or that the selected consultant will perform all services associated with the project. CFPUA may terminate work or pursue other consultant selections at any phase of the project. This project is part of the ongoing consolidation of the Town of Wrightsville Beach's water and wastewater system into the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). As part of the Utility Consolidation Feasibility Study completed in January 2024, this project was identified as a critical infrastructure improvement necessary to support system integration, improve reliability, and align with CFPUA's operational standards. This project is funded in part by a direct appropriation from the State of North Carolina to support municipal utility consolidation and regionalization. As such, the selected consultant will be required to comply with applicable state grant administration requirements, including documentation, reporting, and coordination with CFPUA staff to ensure compliance with funding conditions. Overall objectives of this project are outlined below: 1. Review existing station drawings, performance data, and site constraints and perform preliminary field investigations as needed for cost estimation. 2. Design new 2,000 GPM pump and related mechanical/electrical improvements. 3. Provide recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement of existing station components. 4. Prepare detailed design and specifications for bidding. 5. Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and encroachment agreements. 6. Provide bidding assistance, certified bid tabulation and letter of recommendation to award. 7. Construction administration and observation-based services