Request for Qualifications for Walnut Cove Water Tank Assessment

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified engineering firm to perform a structural assessment of two existing water storage tanks at Walnut Cove, develop repair or replacement alternatives, and produce detailed cost estimates and reports. The scope includes data collection, structural analysis, alternative design options, cost estimating for rehabilitation, replacement, and pressure‑asset solutions, as well as a final engineering study report. The firm must submit a qualifications package limited to 15 pages (excluding cover, resumes, and appendices) and demonstrate relevant water‑distribution and tank‑assessment experience, especially within North Carolina. • Evaluate structural condition of two water tanks (78,000‑gal and 286,000‑gal) and identify repair, improvement, or replacement options. • Produce engineering analysis, cost estimates for each alternative, and a full draft/final report. • Provide qualifications showing team experience, local references, QA/QC methodology, and project timeline. • Submit two hard‑copy copies plus electronic link by October 19 2026; questions due by October 5 2026.