Town of Apex Electric On-Call Professional Services Request for Qualifications

ELECTRIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Request for Qualifications
Electric On-Call Professional Services RFQ
April 23rd, 2026
Introduction
The Town of Apex (Town) is conducting a qualification-based selection process for on-call professional
services. Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) package for
consideration no later than 12:00 PM on May 21st, 2026.
Qualification Categories
Firms may submit qualifications for any or all of the following categories:
* Electric distribution system design
* Substation design and maintenance
* Distribution protection and controls
* Programing and SCADA implementation using SEL protocols
o Provide any experience with mapping of non SEL IEDs
* Distribution system analysis using Milsoft Windmil platform
* Surveying and easements assistance (D.O.T. encroachments etc.)
SOQ Requirements
The SOQ should follow the format outlined in this section. Submittals shall not exceed 10 pages
including the cover letter. Page count does not include cover page or dividing tabs if used. All pages
shall be 8.5" x 11".
1. Cover Letter: A clear and concise introduction, which shall identify the firm's primary
contact person for the SOQ, acknowledge receipt of any amendments to the RFQ, and
summarize why the town should select your firm for the on-call services agreement.
2. Firm Profile: Provide the following information:
a. Brief history of the firm
b. Location and contact information for the firm's corporate headquarters
c. Location(s) and contact information for any branch office(s) that may be utilized for
on call services
d. Number of employees (overall and for each identified branch office)
e. Type of ownership and parent company, if applicable, and any pending ownership
changes
f. Identify any claim or litigation involving the firm within the last five years, or
provide a statement that none exist

ELECTRIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
3. Qualifications and Experience: As stated above firms may submit qualifications for any or
all of the qualification categories listed. For each category include the following
information:
a. A detailed description of services offered
b. 1-2 examples of services completed by the firm within the category
c. Number of employees at the firm that are qualified in the offered services
4. Provide a list of hourly rates
SOQ Evaluation & Selection Process
SOQs will be evaluated and a selection or selections made by a committee comprised of town staff.
Following initial evaluation of the SOQs, the committee may conduct interviews with top
candidates.
SOQs will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Firm experience and reputation
2. Type and extent of services offered by the firm
3. Office location of the firm
Submittal Procedure
As soon as practicable, please email brad.holland@apexnc.org to indicate your firm's intent to
submit a SOQ. Include the firm's name and the name and email address of the main contact person
for the SOQ.
All questions related to the RFQ shall be via email to brad.holland@apexnc.org from the identified
contact person. The deadline for questions is 4:00 PM on May 8th, 2026.
Submit the SOQ in pdf format via email to brad.holland@apexnc.org no later than 12:00 PM on May
21st, 2026. No hardcopy submittal of the SOQ is required. Please note that any additional
information or amendments to this RFQ will be posted to the town's website. It is the responsibility
of the consultant to monitor the site accordingly.
The consultant shall bare full responsibility for all costs incurred in the development and submittal
of the SOQ, including costs associated with interviews. All submissions shall become the exclusive
property of the town of Apex and may be disclosed to third parties.