Request for Qualifications – Engineering Services

May 1 — REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ENGINEERING SERVICES
SOLICITING AGENCY: Town of Wadesboro
PROJECT TITLE: Wade Street Streetscape Improvements
SERVICES SOLICITED: Professional Engineering Services
Opening Date: April 17, 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 18, 2026

The Town has received a grant from the NC Department of Commerce for streetscape improvements. The Town intends to select and engage a qualified NC licensed engineering firm to provide professional engineering and construction services related to the Wade Street Streetscape improvement project.

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