DE Benton Water Treatment Plant Dual Media and Filter Expansion

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors 333999 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Posted Date:	Jan 8, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 11, 2026
Solicitation No:	274-DEBDMFE
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Solicitation Number:	274-DEBDMFE
Project Title:	DE Benton Water Treatment Plant Dual Media and Filter Expansion
Description:	Construction of two new BAF and two new dual-media filters to increase firm filtration capacity to 20 MGD at a loading rate of 4 GPM/sf with one filter out of service.
Opening Date:	2/11/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	1/9/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-DEBDMFE	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-02-11T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-01-08T15:43:38.0000000Z	Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-01-21T05:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Bid Agent: Breanne.Wood@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Shaketha Edwards
Description Construction of two new BAF and two new dual-media filters to increase firm filtration capacity to 20 MGD at a loading rate of 4 GPM/sf with one filter out of service.

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Request for Qualifications # 274-DEBDMFE

Title: DE Benton Water Treatment Plant Dual Media and Filter

Expansion

Issue Date: January 9, 2026

Due Date: February 11, 2026

not later than 5:00PM EST

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Water

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Breanne Wood, PE

Senior Project Administrator

Email: Breanne.Wood@raleighnc.gov

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 3

1.1. Purpose........................................................................................... 3

1.2. Background ..................................................................................... 3

1.3. RFQ Timeline .................................................................................. 4

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference ............................................................... 5

1.5. Questions ........................................................................................ 5

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information........................... 5

1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities ....................................... 6

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material ........................................................... 6

1.9. Communications ............................................................................. 6

1.10. Lobbying ......................................................................................... 6

1.11. Conflicts of Interest ......................................................................... 6

1.12. Proposer Expenses......................................................................... 7

1.13. Proposer Acceptance ...................................................................... 8

2. Qualifications Package............................................................................ 8

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .................. 8

2.2. Hourly Rates ................................................................................... 9

2.3. Qualifications Package Documents................................................. 9

3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10

3.1. Evaluation Criteria......................................................................... 10

3.2. Final Selection............................................................................... 10

3.3. Notice to Proposers Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions ............ 10

3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..10

4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 11

Appendix I – Hourly Rate Schedule ................................................................ 12

Appendix II – Sample Contract........................................................................ 13

Appendix III – Exeptions to the RFQ ............................................................... 22

Appendix IV – Project Specific Information ................................................... 24

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firm(s) with which to contract for the

following services:

Construction of two new BAF and two new dual-media filters to increase firm filtration capacity to 20

MGD at a loading rate of 4 GPM/sf with one filter out of service.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North

Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Breanne Wood, PE

Email Address

Breanne.Wood@raleighnc.gov

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas

in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care

facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild

climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh

a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best

practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will

protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural

and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for

neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,

citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and

encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century

staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement

and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

With the addition of two new BAF and two new dual-media filters, the project expands

Benton’s WTP firm filtration capacity (one filter out of service) from 15 MGD to 20 MGD. This

will allow for reduced filter loading rates, which will operate at or below 4 gpm/sf with one filter

out of service or in backwash. Dempsey E. Benton’s Residuals Facility includes one existing

gravity thickener (20 mgd capacity). A second gravity thickener provides a firm capacity of 20

mgd (one thickener out of service), which addresses reliability concerns related to firm

capacity and also improves operational flexibility.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The

City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the

needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process

RFQ Date

Date and time

January 9, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference

Mandatory

Deadline for written questions

January 21, 2026 at 11am

January 22, 2026 at 5pm

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

January 30, 2026

Submittal Due Date and Time

February 11, 2026 at 5pm

Evaluation Meeting

(anticipated)

TBD

Interviews

(if required)

TBD

Selection Announcement

(tentative)

TBD

1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference

A MANDATORY Pre-Submittal Conference for all Prospective Firms is scheduled for January

21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at DE Benton Water Treatment Plant, 2301 Benson Rd, Garner, NC

27529. Prospective Firms are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.

1.5 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later than

the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquires. The

firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline

above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions

and requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall

be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or

advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a

question or otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding.

Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to this

RFQ.

It is important that all Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check eVP for

any Addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have

been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Breanne Wood, PE

Email Address

Breanne.Wood@raleighnc.gov

1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

Proposals must be electronically submitted via email with the subject line clearly marked

with the name of the submitting company, the RFQ number, and the RFQ Title. Submittals

must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be addressed and

submitted as follows:

Proposers shall attach one (1) signed original electronic version of the Proposal to an email

to Breanne.Wood@raleighnc.gov. The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted

as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) format. The electronic

submittal must be received by the City on or before the RFQ date and time provided in

Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, and each firm should make sure they receive an email indicating

receipt of the submittal by the City prior to the deadline. Proposals received after the RFQ

deadline above will not be considered and will be returned. The City reserves the right to

reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any informality it deems in its best

interest.

Any requirements in the RFQ that cannot be met must be indicated on Appendix IV:

Exceptions to the RFQ and submitted with the qualifications. Proposers must respond to

the entire Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any incomplete submittal may be

eliminated from competition at the discretion of the City of Raleigh. The City reserves

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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