What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Town of Cary Public Works Department seeks qualified firms to provide mechanical engineering services for HVAC equipment assessment and replacement at Town facilities. The selected firm will be responsible for design engineering, including preparing construction contract documents and coordinating with utility providers. The firm must maintain specific insurance policies, including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability, with minimum ratings specified.
Scope of work
- Assess and design HVAC equipment replacements across six Town facilities
- Prepare construction contract documents and technical specifications
- Provide total project cost estimates
- Conduct bidding phase services, pre-bid conferences, and award recommendations
- Provide construction administration and inspection services
- Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Verify contractor payment applications and conduct site visits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Corporate Background and Experience | 15 |
| Team Firm, Experience, and Qualifications | 40 |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed professional engineering firms
- Insurance carriers authorized in North Carolina with Best's A- minimum rating
Documents to include with your response
- Introduction letter signed by an authorized representative
- Corporate Background and Experience with list of similar contracts
- Comprehensive narrative, outline, and/or graph with task descriptions and schedule
- Team Firm, Experience and Certifications/Qualifications including resumes
- Signed addenda (if required)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic ONLY via the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) electronic version as a viewable and printable PDF on the NC eVP website, clearly marked with company name, RFQ number, and title.