Request for Proposals # 274-2026-RCPAC-06R
Title: RCPAC Grease Interceptor Preventative Maintenance
Issue Date: February 26, 2026
Due Date: March 26, 2026, no later than Noon EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Raleigh Convention Center and
Performing Arts Complex
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Mason Tierney
Director of Operations
Email: Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
(v.09/15/25)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Background........................................................................................ 2
1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 3
1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 3
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 4
1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................. 5
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 5
1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 5
1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 5
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 5
1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 7
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 7
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 7
2.2 RFP Documents .............................................................................. 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................. 10
3.2 Final Selection ................................................................................. 11
3.3 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 11
3.4 Contract Term…………………………………………………………….11
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 11
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 13
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 15
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 17
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 18
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 20
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals to contract for the following service:
The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex (RCPAC) is seeking a licensed
general contracting firm to manage the grease interceptors at the Raleigh Convention
Center. To be considered responsive, contractors must respond to this solicitation in
accordance with the requirements, specifications, commercial terms, and provisions as
described and set forth herein. Services will begin on the execution of a contract
between the selected Contractor and the City. The term of the awarded contract is
expected to be three years with the option to renew for two additional (1) year terms.
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
Mason Tierney, Director of Operations
Email Address
Mason.Tierney@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.
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The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex (RCPAC) includes the Raleigh
Convention Center, the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, the Red Hat
Amphitheater, and the Coastal Federal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) 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 service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):
RFP Process
RFP Date
Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site-Visit
Deadline for Written Questions
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
Proposal Due Date and Time
Date and Time
February 26, 2026
March 5, 2026, at 10:00am Raleigh
Convention Center’s Main Lobby
March 12, 2026, by Noon
March 19, 2026
March 26, 2026, by Noon
Selection Announced
(tentative)
Week of April 6, 2026
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference
A Pre-Proposal conference and site visit for all prospective proposers is scheduled for
March 5, 2026. At 10:00am in the Raleigh Convention Center’s main lobby located at 500
S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Prospective Proposers are encouraged to submit
written questions in advance. After the Pre-Proposal conference, Proposers will have the
opportunity to attend a site visit of the grease interceptors. Date, time, and location of pre-
proposal conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).
1.5 Proposal Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later
than the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written
inquires. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the
RFP 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 RFP, 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 RFP, shall be considered
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authoritative or binding. Proposers can only rely on written material contained in an
Addendum to this RFP.
It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Proposers 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
Mason Tierney, Director of Operations
Email Address
Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Mason Tierney, Administrative
500 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFP No. 274-2026-RCPAC-06R
RCPAC Grease Interceptor Preventative
Maintenance
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Mason Tierney, Administrative
500 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFP No. 274-2026-RCPAC-06R
RCPAC Grease Interceptor Preventative
Maintenance
Proposals must be enclosed in an envelope or package and clearly marked with the name
of the submitting company, the RFP number and the RFP Title.
Proposers must submit:
A. one (1) signed original;
B. one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal and;
C. and three (3) copies of RFP #274-2026-RCPAC-06R RCPAC Grease
Interceptor Preventative Maintenance signed proposal.
The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a viewable and printable
Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) on a USB Flash Drive. Both hard copy and
electronic versions must be received by the City on or before the RFP due date and time
provided in RFP Timeline (Section 1.3). Proposals received after the RFP due date and
time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the return address on the
submission envelope or package.
Proposers must respond to the entire Request for Proposals (RFP). Any
incomplete proposal may be eliminated from competition at the discretion of the
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.