How to bid on the NCWRF master plan for the Town of Cary

What Cary is buying

The Town of Cary is seeking one or more qualified firms to develop an expansion master plan for the North Cary Water Reclamation Facility and analyze increasing its capacity from 12.0 to 15.0 million gallons per day.

This professional-services RFP may suit firms with relevant water reclamation facility planning and capacity rerating experience.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published September 30, 2026. Questions are due October 28, 2026 by end of day.

Final submissions are due November 18, 2026. The listing says 2:00 PM ET, while the description says 3:00 PM ET. Confirm the controlling deadline and submit before it; do not assume the later time applies.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for firms qualified to plan expansions of water reclamation facilities and perform capacity rerating analysis. The Town may contract with one or more firms.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 354-UT27-12 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account.

To respond, register as a vendor on eVP; registration is free. Review the posting for the required submission method. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool, so follow the instructions for this solicitation and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and attachments carefully. Build a checklist of requested materials, submission instructions, and any evaluation criteria so you can address each item directly.

Explain your firm’s relevant facility planning and rerating experience, identify the staff who would do the work, and make your proposed approach easy to evaluate. Send questions by the stated question deadline, and verify the submission method and controlling due time in the posting.