Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking to establish a master on‑call professional‑services contract for structural and related engineering work. The contract will be awarded to 2‑4 qualified firms who will compete for individual task orders over a three‑year base period (with up to two one‑year extensions). The work includes design, analysis, inspection, and construction‑phase services for bridges, bulkheads, riverwalk structures, retaining walls, parking structures, and other municipal assets, as well as public‑involvement, utility coordination, and permitting support. Firms must demonstrate North Carolina engineering licensure, experience with municipal projects, and a commitment to minority/women‑owned business participation. Compensation will be on a fixed‑fee basis per task order with reimbursable expenses; no overall contract ceiling is disclosed.
• Scope covers structural design, heavy‑marine construction design, post‑storm assessments, bridge and retaining‑wall evaluations, and related civil‑engineering services.
• Firm must provide a 25‑page Statement of Qualifications, including team resumes, technical approach, capacity statement, and MWBE commitment.
• Contract requires $1 million minimum commercial general liability, $1 million professional liability, workers’ compensation, and other insurance; termination can occur with 30‑day notice.