Bids/RFPs/RFQs
The Town of Forest City requests Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms
authorized to practice in North Carolina for on-call water, sanitary sewer, street, and
drainage engineering services. Services may include planning, studies, design,
permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and closeout. The Town may
select one or more firms, and firms may respond for one or more service areas.
The full RFQ (PDF, 230.9 KB)may be obtained from Preston Janco, Planning and Zoning Director, at
prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com or 828-247-4412 or on the Town’s website.
One printed copy and one electronic PDF must be received by November 13, 2026, at
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Deliver the printed copy to Town of Forest City, Attention
Preston Janco, 128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043, and email the PDF to
prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com. Label the package and email subject “Water Sewer
and Streets RFQ.”
Questions must be emailed by October 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Selection
will be based on qualifications; do not submit fees or prices. The Town reserves the right
to reject any or all submissions, waive minor informalities, or cancel the solicitation.
The Town of Forest City requests Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms
authorized to practice in North Carolina for on-call services supporting its municipal
electric utility. Services may include distribution planning and design, existing substation
improvements, protection and controls, communications, operational support, and asset
management. The Town may select one or more firms, and firms may respond for one
or more service areas.
The full RFQ (PDF, 231.54 KB) may be obtained from Preston Janco, Planning and Zoning Director, at
prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com or 828-247-4412 or on the Town’s website.
One printed copy and one electronic PDF must both be received by October 31, 2026,
at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Deliver the printed copy to Town of Forest City, Attention
Preston Janco, 128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043, and email the PDF to
prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com. Label the package and email subject “Electrical On
Call RFQ.”
Questions must be emailed by October 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Selection
will be based on qualifications; do not submit fees or prices. The Town reserves the right
to reject any or all submissions, waive minor informalities, or cancel the solicitation.
Town of Forest City, North Carolina
Fire Department Facility PAR/PER
The Town of Forest City is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) (PDF, 315.55 KB) from qualified
architectural and engineering firms to provide professional services for the preparation
of a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) and, as needed, a Preliminary Engineering
Report (PER) for proposed improvements to the Town of Forest City Fire Department
facility located at 186 South Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043.
The proposed project is anticipated to include additions to the existing fire department
facility to provide additional bedrooms and living space for fire personnel, as well as
construction of a separate storage building for fire apparatus, equipment, supplies, and
related operational needs. The selected firm will assist the Town with evaluating existing
conditions and needs, developing and comparing alternatives, preparing conceptual
plans, developing planning-level cost estimates and schedules, and completing
PAR/PER documentation. The resulting documents will support the Town’s Community
Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure application.
Interested firms may obtain the complete RFQ from the Town of Forest City. Questions
regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing or emailed to Preston Janco
(prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com) no later than October 28, 2026.
Statements of Qualifications must be received by the Town no later than 5:00 p.m. on
November 13, 2026. Firms shall submit one (1) printed copy and one (1) electronic PDF.
Packages and electronic submissions should be identified as “Fire Department Facility
PAR/PER RFQ.”
Request for Qualifications (PDF, 315.55 KB)
Submit to:
Town of Forest City
Attn: Preston Janco, Planning and Zoning Director
128 N. Powell Street
Forest City, NC 28043
The Town of Forest City requests Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms authorized to practice in North Carolina for its proposed electric substation and related transmission, feeder, and site improvements. Services include design, permitting and utility coordination, procurement assistance, construction administration, commissioning support, and closeout.
The full RFQ may be obtained from Preston Janco, Planning and Zoning Director, at prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com or 828-247-4412 or on the Town’s website.
One printed copy and one electronic PDF must both be received by November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Deliver the printed copy to Town of Forest City, Attention Preston Janco, 128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043, and email the PDF to prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com. Label the package and email subject “Electric Substation Project Engineering Services RFQ.”
Questions must be emailed by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Selection will be based on qualifications; do not submit fees or prices. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive minor informalities, or cancel the solicitation.
The Town of Forest City requests Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms authorized to practice in North Carolina for permanent riverbank stabilization at its Raw Water Intake, 518 Rock Corner Road, along the Second Broad River. Initial services include a Preliminary Engineering Report and environmental documentation supporting a USDA Rural Development Disaster Assistance Fund application. The solicitation also includes final design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and closeout, subject to funding, required approvals, and written Town authorization.
The full RFQ may be obtained from Preston Janco, Planning and Zoning Director, at prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com or 828-247-4412 or on the Town’s website.
One printed copy and one electronic PDF must both be received by November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Deliver the printed copy to Town of Forest City, Attention Preston Janco, 128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043, and email the PDF to prestonjanco@townofforestcity.com. Label the package and email subject “Raw Water Intake Riverbank Stabilization RFQ.”
Questions must be emailed by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Selection will be based on qualifications; do not submit fees or prices. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive minor informalities, or cancel the solicitation.