The Town of Rutherfordton is seeking qualified engineering firms to assist with the development of a flexible site development plan for a 4.8-acre parcel of land owned by the Town, located at 0 E 2nd Street, Rutherfordton, NC parcel # 1653467. The Town has already completed a boundary survey, phase I environmental site assessment (ESA), and will soon have a topographical and tree survey of the site. The goal is to develop a comprehensive plan that will make the site “shovel-ready” for affordable housing development, maximizing its use while aligning with the Town’s needs. The engineering firm will be tasked with developing two final layout options for the site, which should include predevelopment budgets for grading, clearing, utilities (water, sewer, stormwater), infrastructure (roads, sidewalks), and landscape designs. These plans should meet local, state, and federal regulations and should help attract both private developers and public funding sources, such as the NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) and HUD grants.
