How to bid on Raleigh Water Program Management for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

What the City of Raleigh is buying

The City of Raleigh is looking for program management services for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement sites, specifically for Package 1. This opportunity is for firms with expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects related to water and sewer systems.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 14, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled for August 26, 2026. All responses must be submitted by the deadline of September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Missing the mandatory meeting or the submission deadline will result in your bid not being considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is best suited for construction and engineering firms specializing in program management for large-scale sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement projects. Vendors with experience in municipal water infrastructure and managing multiple project sites will find this relevant. The category for this bid is construction.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, 274-PMSSRR-P1, you must first register for a free North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) account. The full solicitation documents and instructions on how to submit your response are available on the eVP posting. While viewing the posting is public, submitting a response requires vendor registration.

Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses; otherwise, submit as directed on the posting before the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting, ensure your team attends to gather all necessary information and ask clarifying questions. Pay close attention to all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents, especially those related to project management methodology, experience with similar projects, and proposed staffing.

Clearly articulate your firm's experience with sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement projects. Highlight your program management capabilities, including how you will manage multiple sites, schedules, budgets, and quality control. Provide specific examples of past successes and demonstrate your understanding of the City of Raleigh's needs for this critical infrastructure work.