How to bid on Engineering Services for Fairmont CDBG-I RFQ, Town of Fairmont

What the Town of Fairmont is buying

The Town of Fairmont needs a qualified engineering firm for the Brown Street Pump Station Rehabilitation project. This project involves rehabilitating existing concrete structures and piping, replacing pumps, controls, electrical systems, and telemetry with new SCADA equipment. The failed bar screen will also be replaced.

The project is funded by a $3 million Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure (CDBG-I) award. The selected firm will develop a final engineering report, provide engineering design and bid package services, and offer construction inspection services. All work must comply with federal CDBG program requirements. Payment terms will be negotiated with the chosen firm.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was published on July 27, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional engineering firms with experience in wastewater infrastructure projects, particularly those involving pump station rehabilitation and upgrades. Firms should also be familiar with federal CDBG program requirements and regulations for infrastructure projects. The project location is 101 Brown Street, Fairmont, NC.

How to respond

To respond, you must first access the solicitation on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is 366-RFQ7272026. Viewing the posting and its documents is public and does not require an account.

Responding to the solicitation requires a free vendor registration on the North Carolina eVP. Follow the instructions provided in the posting for submitting your response before the deadline. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for submissions, so check the specific instructions for this RFQ.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar pump station rehabilitation projects, including specific examples of successful outcomes. Highlight your team's expertise in designing and overseeing construction for wastewater infrastructure.

Emphasize your understanding of and compliance with federal CDBG program requirements and regulations. Detail your approach to developing a final engineering report, preparing design and bid packages, and providing construction inspection services. Ensure your response is thorough, addresses all requested qualifications, and is submitted well before the August 20, 2026 deadline.