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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Professional Services for Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) Study Town of Princeton, North Carolina RFQ No.: 040126

Issue Date: April 1, 2026 1. Introduction The Town of Princeton, in partnership with the Towns of Selma, Kenly, Micro, and Pine Level, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from experienced consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) Study for the region’s water and wastewater systems. This project is funded through the NC Department of Environmental Quality – Division of Water Infrastructure under the MRF grant program. The total project budget is $400,000.00 as reflected in the approved application. The selected firm will lead a three-phase regional study evaluating governance structures, engineering and operational alternatives, and long-term funding strategies. 2. Project Background The participating towns face shared challenges, including: • Limited local water supply and financial constraints (Princeton) • Growing demand and operational/technical challenges (Selma) • Distressed designation for Princeton, Kenly, and Micro • Lack of prior regionalization planning among the five towns As outlined in the grant application, the study will: • Collect data and organize workgroups to develop and workshop regionalization options • Complete conceptual modeling and alternative analysis for water and sewer systems • Provide a final report summarizing regional governance and engineering recommendations 3. Scope of Work PHASE 1 — Regional Governance Analysis 1.1 Data Collection The consultant will collect and analyze governance-related data, including: • Financial data (budgets, rates, debt, revenue stability) • Organizational data (staffing, operations, management structure) • Land planning data (growth projections, zoning, development trends) • Jurisdictional data (service areas, boundaries, interlocal agreements) 1.2 Facilitation of Regional Workgroups Workgroups will include: • Elected Officials • Operations/Engineering• Legal/Regulatory 1.3 Development of Regionalization Options The consultant will: • Develop multiple governance alternatives • Facilitate workshops with stakeholders • Evaluate legal, financial, and operational implications • Identify a preferred governance structure 1.4 Draft Governance Structure A draft framework will outline: • Organizational structure • Roles and responsibilities • Decision-making processes • Cost-sharing concepts • Implementation considerations PHASE 2 — Engineering & Operational Analysis 2.1 Technical Data Collection System-level data for all partner utilities, including: • Water supply, treatment, distribution, capacity, constraints • Sewer collection, treatment, discharge, capacity, constraints 2.2 Conceptual Level Modeling Models will evaluate: • Water system alternatives • Wastewater system alternatives • Capacity, interconnections, redundancy, and regional optimization 2.3 Alternative Analysis Evaluation criteria include: • Technical feasibility • Operational impacts • Regulatory considerations • Long-term sustainability • Regional benefits 2.4 Opinion of Probable Costs Planning-level estimates for: • Capital costs • O&M costs • Long-term financial impacts 2.5 Documentation of Selected Alternative A detailed description of the preferred engineering/operational solution. PHASE 3 — Final Regional Report The final report will include: 3.1 Governance Summary • Alternatives evaluated • Stakeholder input • Recommended governance structure 3.2 Engineering Summary • Technical alternatives • Modeling results • Cost estimates • Recommended engineering solution 3.3 Regional Funding Strategy • State and federal grant/loan programs • Phased implementation • Financial impacts to each partner • Distressed-unit eligibility considerations 4. Deliverables • Kickoff meeting and project schedule • Workgroup agendas, materials, and summaries • Governance alternatives report • Engineering modeling summaries • Cost estimates and financial analysis • Draft final report • Final report (PDF + editable formats) • Presentation to elected officials (minimum one per town) 5. Proposal Requirements SOQs must include: • Firm background and relevant experience • Project team and resumes • Demonstrated experience with regionalization, water/wastewater planning, and NC DEQ programs • Approach and methodology • Proposed schedule • References for similar projects No pricing is requested at this stage. PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Professional Services for Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Study Town of Princeton, North Carolina The Town of Princeton, in partnership with the Towns of Selma, Kenly, Micro, and Pine Level, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering and consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) Study for the region’s water and wastewater systems. Scope of Work Includes: • Regional governance data collection and analysis • Facilitation of elected official, operational, and legal workgroups • Development and evaluation of regionalization alternatives • Water and wastewater system data collection • Conceptual modeling and alternative analysis • Opinions of probable cost • Final regional report including governance, engineering, and funding strategy Submission Requirements • Firm background and relevant experience • Project team and resumes • Demonstrated experience with regionalization and NC DEQ funding programs • Approach and methodology • Project understanding • References for similar work No pricing information should be submitted. Deadline SOQs must be received electronically by April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm. Submission Address Email submissions to: Michael King, Town Administrator Email: m.king@myprincetonnc.com Subject Line: RFQ – Princeton Regional MRF Study 26

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