DNCR-Parks=Elk KnobSP-NewAccessAreas (8-2026).pdf
PDF 1 MB Posted
- Attached to
- North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Division of Parks and Recreation
- Solicitation number
- SCO-DNCR-Parks=Elk KnobSP-NewAccessAreas (8-2026)
- Issued by
- Avery County, North Carolina
About this file
This Scope of Work document is issued by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, for architectural and engineering design services related to the development of two new access areas at Elk Knob State Park in Watauga County, North Carolina. The project encompasses design services for the North Access Area, which will include a new entry drive, restroom building, small maintenance storage facility, ADA-accessible trail, and parking lot, and the South Site, which will include a picnic shelter with attached restrooms, a maintenance storage building, parking lot, and trailhead. Both access areas require full utility connections including water, power, and sewer. The solicitation was published on August 12, 2026, with a closing date of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Interested firms must submit three copies of a Letter of Interest (not to exceed ten single-sided pages or five double-sided pages) and three copies of the current Standard Form 254 to the specified mailing address; electronic and facsimile submissions are not accepted. The contact is Clark Jenkins at 919-526-8232 (cell) or Robert.jenkins@ncparks.gov.
The total project budget is $7,212,000, funded through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), with an approved OC-25 number of 202748903419. Proposing firms must hold valid North Carolina licenses for Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture as appropriate to their scope of services. The State Building Commission selection criteria require consideration of specialized expertise, past performance on similar projects, adequate staffing, current workload, proposed design approach, experience with project costs and schedules, construction administration capabilities, proximity and familiarity with the project location, and record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
View the file
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Department/Agency Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Division of Parks and Recreation
Project Title Elk Knob State Park – New Access Areas
Design Services Architecture/Engineering
Scope of Work
Project is for the development of two new access areas at the Elk Knob State Park located in Watauga County, NC.
The North Access Area will consist of a new entry drive, restroom building, small maintenance storage, ADA Access Trail, and parking lot.
The South Site will consist of a new picnic shelter with attached restrooms, small maintenance storage building, parking lot, and trailhead.
Both sites will need full utility connections including water, power and sewer.
Contact Clark Jenkins
Telephone 919-526-8232 (Cell)
Email Robert.jenkins@ncparks.gov
Total Project Budget $7,212,000
Source of Funds Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)
Approved OC-25 # #202748903419
Publish Date August 12, 2026
Closing Date Tuesday – September 1, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Submit THREE (3) Copies of Letter of Interest and SF-254 (Mailing Address):
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Attn: Clark Jenkins 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
Physical Location for Fed Ex/UPS Delivery (Delivery Address):
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Attn: Clark Jenkins c/o 2nd Floor Receptionist: Steve Livingstone Nature Research Center 121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603
NC Licensing Statement
In order to offer architectural, engineering, or landscape architectural services in response to this solicitation, the proposing firm must be properly licensed to practice Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture in the State of North Carolina. More information on the North Carolina state boards may be found at the following websites:
NC Board of Architecture: (http://www.ncbarch.org) NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors:
(http://www.ncbels.org) NC Board of Landscape Architects: (http://www.ncbola.org) mailto:Robert.jenkins@ncparks.gov http://www.ncbarch.org/ http://www.ncbels.org/ http://www.ncbola.org/
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION - SELECTING CRITERIA
In selecting designers, the selection committee should take into consideration qualification information including such factors as:
1. Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type of project.
2. Past performance on similar projects.
3. Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team for the project.
4. Current workload and State projects awarded.
5. Proposed design approach for the project including design team and consultants.
6. Recent experience with project costs and schedules.
7. Construction administration capabilities.
8. Proximity to and familiarity with the area where the project is located.
9. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
10. Other factors which may be appropriate for the project.
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION - SUBMITTAL CRITERIA
Proposing firms must submit THREE (3) copies of the Letter of Interest and THREE (3) copies of your current Standard Form 254 (SF 254) with the information package. The current SF 254 template is located at http://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/construction/forms-documents which is the State Building Commission approved form.
In the interest of cost-savings to the designers, consistency of the submittals and more efficient use of time by the pre-selection committee, the submitted information package should not include any notebooks, binders, tab, clips, etc. The format should be 8-1/2" x 11" pages stapled in the upper left-hand corner. The Letter of Interest should not exceed ten (10) single-sided pages or five (5) double-sided pages plus the SF 254.
E-mail and Fax submittals will not be accepted.
http://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/construction/forms-documents
Elk Knob North Access Map and Google Maps Link
Exact Coordinates
Latitude
36.393835
Longitude
-81.674713
Scan to open Google Maps
OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.393835,-81.674713
Regional map shown for orientation. The linked Google Maps location uses the exact latitude and longitude above.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.393835,-81.674713 https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.393835,-81.674713
Elk Knob South Access Map and Google Maps Link
Exact Coordinates
Latitude
36.312797
Longitude
-81.688151
Scan to open Google Maps
OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.312797,-81.688151
Regional map shown for orientation. The linked Google Maps location uses the exact latitude and longitude above.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.312797,-81.688151 https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.312797,-81.688151
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .