Bid guide
How to bid on the Wrightsville Beach Waterline Replacement for CFPUA
What the agency is buying
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is looking for an engineering firm to provide services for the Wrightsville Beach Waterline Replacement project. This includes survey, design, permitting, and construction services. This is a Request for Information (RFI), which helps the agency gather details from the market.
Engineering firms with experience in these areas should consider responding to this opportunity to potentially work with CFPUA on a significant infrastructure project.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 22, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your response before this deadline, as late submissions are typically not accepted.
There will not be a pre-submittal conference for this project, so firms should review all documents carefully and submit any questions directly to the agency contact if permitted by the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for engineering firms that have proven experience in survey, design, permitting, and construction services, particularly for waterline replacement projects. Firms with a strong background in public utility infrastructure work will find this RFI relevant.
The project falls under the professional services category, specifically targeting engineering expertise.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation, you need to go to North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is 345-07/22/2026. You can view the posting and its documents without an account.
To respond to the solicitation, you must register for a free vendor account on the NC eVP. The posting will provide specific instructions on how to submit your response, whether through the NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool or another method, before the August 27, 2026 deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar waterline replacement projects. Highlight specific examples where your team has successfully managed survey, design, permitting, and construction phases.
Pay close attention to all instructions provided in the solicitation document. Ensure your response directly addresses all requested information and is submitted in the specified format. A well-organized and thorough response will help the agency understand your capabilities.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; the original posting controls.