How to bid on Pitt CC Main Campus Water Line Improvements for PITT Community College

What Pitt Community College is buying

Pitt Community College is seeking services for the assessment, design, and construction of upgrades to its main campus water supply lines. Many of these lines are original to the campus and have exceeded their operational life. The project aims to replace these aging lines and improve the campus's water infrastructure, including addressing the inability to isolate buildings.

This is an opportunity for firms specializing in water utility infrastructure, civil engineering, and construction to work with a public educational institution on a critical campus improvement project.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. A pre-submittal meeting will be held on site at 10:00 a.m. on August 6, 2026. The meeting location is 3107 S Memorial Road, Greenville, North Carolina. Attendees should enter at the front of the building.

The deadline for responses is August 20, 2026, at 07:00 PM UTC. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in civil engineering, water utility system design, and construction management. Companies with experience in campus infrastructure projects, particularly those involving aging utility systems, will find this relevant. The project falls under the professional services category.

Vendors should be prepared to offer comprehensive services covering assessment, design, and construction phases for water line upgrades.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.

To respond to the solicitation, you will need to complete a free vendor registration on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal. Once registered, follow the submission instructions provided in the posting before the August 20, 2026 deadline. For questions, you can contact Glenn Sheppard.

Tips for a competitive response

Attend the pre-submittal meeting on August 6, 2026. This is a crucial opportunity to understand the project scope directly from the agency, ask questions, and potentially identify site-specific challenges or considerations that can inform your proposal.

Clearly articulate your firm's experience with similar water infrastructure assessment, design, and construction projects, especially those involving complex or aging systems. Highlight your team's qualifications and any specific methodologies you employ for minimizing disruption on active campuses.

Ensure your proposal directly addresses the college's stated need to isolate buildings and replace lines that have exceeded their operational expectancy. Provide a clear plan for each phase of the project: assessment, design, and construction, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the requirements.