The Town of Blacksburg seeks engineering services for a comprehensive three-phase Ground Water Source Evaluation in the northeastern area of Cherokee County and the outlying areas of the Town of Blacksburg.
The RFQ was advertised October 16, 2026, with written questions due November 3, 2026 and statements of qualifications due November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Phase 1 is a preliminary hydrogeologic assessment to map available groundwater and identify high-yield drilling targets from December 2026 through April 2027.
Phase 2 is test well drilling, physical evaluation and draw-down testing to confirm a sustainable safe yield from May 2027 through June 2027.
Phase 3 is water quality and treatability evaluation including compatibility of blending new groundwater with the existing system, ending with a Preliminary Engineering Report and project completion in December 2027.
The project is funded in whole or in part by a South Carolina Department of Environmental Services EC-SDC grant under grant agreement number 27-018.
Respondents must submit one digital PDF copy by email and one original hard copy plus five copies by mail or in person to Shane Childers at 105 S. Shelby St. and P.O. Box 487, Blacksburg, SC 29702.
Selection is qualifications-based to the most responsible, responsive and most highly qualified firm using qualifications of firm and personnel, related experience, project approach, and proximity and local knowledge, with cost excluded and any response discussing cost disqualified.
Statements are limited to 15 single-sided pages and must include a cover letter, firm and subcontractor qualifications, key personnel with resumes, relevant experience, project approach with tasks and milestones, workload, and two references from relevant projects within the last 8 years.
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Submit a statement of qualifications limited to 15 pages with cover letter, qualifications, personnel and resumes, experience, approach, workload and references
Provide three-phase engineering and hydrogeological evaluation services for groundwater source development
Deliver a Preliminary Engineering Report supported by test drilling and water quality findings
Negotiate final scope, staffing, hourly rates and costs after qualifications-based selection
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Town of Blacksburg is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a licensed engineer to provide a full range of engineering services to support the implementation of the Town of Blacksburg Ground Water Source Evaluation.
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A comprehensive three-phase engineering and hydrogeological evaluation of the aquifer system to develop a localized groundwater well system, including Phase 1 preliminary hydrogeologic assessment to identify high-yield targets, Phase 2 test well drilling and draw-down testing to confirm safe yield, and Phase 3 water quality and treatability evaluation including blending compatibility, culminating in a Preliminary Engineering Report.
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Submit one digital PDF copy by email to Shane Childers at shane@townofblacksburg.com and one original hard copy plus 5 copies by mail to P.O. Box 487, Blacksburg, SC 29702 or in person at 105 S. Shelby St., Blacksburg, SC 29702.
Who is the official contact and how are questions handled?
The official contact is Shane Childers, Town Administrator, (864) 839-2332, shane@townofblacksburg.com; all questions must be in writing no later than November 3, 2026, no telephone inquiries will be accepted, and answers will be posted on the Town website as an addendum.
Is cost considered in selection?
No, award will be given to the most responsible, responsive and most highly qualified firm based on Section 5 selection criteria, cost is not a factor, and any RFQ response with any discussion of cost will be disqualified.
What work and deliverable does the Town want?
A comprehensive three-phase engineering and hydrogeological evaluation including preliminary assessment, test well drilling and draw-down testing, and treatment evaluation, with deliverables of a Preliminary Engineering Report supported by the findings.
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Town of Blacksburg is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a licensed engineer to provide a full range of engineering services to support the implementation of the Town of Blacksburg Ground Water Source Evaluation.
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Source: Town of Blacksburg (solicitation RFQ-2026-5), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
