Springs Road Sidewalk BL-0066

The City of Hickory is seeking qualified engineering firms to submit Letters of Interest (LOIs) for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on the Springs Road Sidewalk (BL‑0066) project, a 1.5‑mile sidewalk improvement funded partially with federal aid. The contract will be cost‑plus, last approximately 24 months, and requires both roadway and structures engineering expertise, including asphalt and concrete paving inspections, utility and signal system oversight, and full contract administration under NCDOT and Buy‑America requirements. Firms must be pre‑qualified with NCDOT, carry $1 M per occurrence / $3 M aggregate professional liability insurance, and may include sub‑consultants that are also pre‑qualified. LOIs are limited to 15 pages and must be emailed by September 3, 2026. Selection will be based on experience, staff qualifications, past performance, and technical approach, with a possible shortlist and interview process. • Scope: Roadway & structures construction engineering & inspection for 1.5 mi sidewalk (asphalt, concrete, landscaping, utilities, signal systems) • Duration: 24 months, Cost‑Plus payment • Funding: Partial federal‑aid (NCDOT) – requires Buy‑America compliance • Pre‑qualification: NCDOT RS‑2 forms; Professional Engineers must be NC‑licensed • Insurance: $1 M per occurrence / $3 M aggregate, City named as additional insured • Submission: 15‑page LOI (PDF) to John Marshall ([email protected]) by 2 PM Sep 3, 2026 • Evaluation: 30% firm experience, 30% key staff, 20% past performance, 20% technical approach • Key dates: Questions due Aug 20, 2026; LOI deadline Sep 3, 2026; award notification Sep 14, 2026; notice to proceed Oct 5, 2026