How to bid on Swift Creek Pump Station PLC Improvements for the Town of Cary

What the Town of Cary is buying

The Town of Cary seeks a qualified control system integrator to design, furnish, program, install, test, and commission improvements to the supervisory and control system at the Swift Creek Pump Station.

This RFP may suit firms with experience integrating and commissioning control systems. The work covers multiple stages, from design and supply through installation and testing.

Key dates and the proposal deadline

The preproposal conference is October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET at the Swift Creek Pump Station. Attendance is encouraged but not required. Questions are due October 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.

Final proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Submit by the method stated in the posting before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to control system integrators that can perform the design, supply, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning described in the solicitation. Review the full documents to confirm the specific qualifications and response requirements.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 354-UT27-17 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and its document list is public, with no account needed. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration.

Open the solicitation through the posting’s “View original source” access step and follow its response instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. The agency point of contact is Kathryn McMillan.

Practical preparation tips

Read the full solicitation and document list, then make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step. Plan backward from the November 5 deadline so you have time to complete registration and confirm how the posting requires proposals to be submitted.

Consider attending the preproposal conference to better understand the project, and send any questions by the October 26 deadline. In your response, clearly explain how your team will address each requested stage of the control-system work, and check that the final submission is complete before sending it.