RFQ # 121-071426JVC

PREQUALIFICATION FOR PRIME CONTRACTOR

for

CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

650 Concord Parkway, North Concord, NC 28027

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Prequalification Packages for the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion Project will be received via email only (PDF format only, not to exceed 20 MB) to collegeenvironment@rccc.edu until and no later than 2:00 pm local prevailing time on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Hardcopies will not be accepted.

Proposals received after the announced time and date for submittal will be rejected. Firms are responsible for ensuring their proposal is received before the deadline indicated. Contractors will receive an email receipt notification that their package has been received.

All firms must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP and Purchase Orders) prior to presenting a proposal. Failure to register may result in disqualification. The North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal may be found at https://evp.nc.gov/

Contractual Requirement: All bidders must agree to execute a contract that incorporates and adheres to the State of North Carolina's General Terms and Conditions. These terms are available for review at: https://www.doa.nc.gov/north-carolina-general-terms-and-conditions-5-2025/open

The reference RFQ # 121-071426JVC and Prequalification for Prime Contractor-CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion should be referenced in the subject line of the email and a return receipt request.

Cover page shall include:

RFQ Name

RFQ Number (121-071426JVC) Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number and Contact Email NC State Contractor’s license number

Firm SCO and eVP registration numbers

The Scope of Work follows on Page 3 of this Request for Qualifications.

mailto:collegeenvironment@rccc.edu https://evp.nc.gov/ https://www.doa.nc.gov/north-carolina-general-terms-and-conditions-5-2025/open

RFQ 121-071626JVC

State of North Carolina Prequalification Form for Prime Contractor

Pursuant to the statute, this form gathers information about the contractors seeking to qualify for the work and provides a general format for the prequalification criteria. Completing this questionnaire does not guarantee prequalification. Evaluation of the submittal shall be performed by the prequalification committee in accordance with 143-135.8 and the State of NC Prequalification Policy (attached).

Contractors are not to use the blank template from the SCO website but to use the project specific form from the Prequalification Committee which follows.

PREQUALIFICATION DUE DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 20, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

Submit via email (pdf format only) to person identified below:

Submitted to: John Cole Institution: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Address: 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd., S.

City, State, Zip: Salisbury, NC 28145

Email Address: collegeenvironment@rccc.edu

Project Name: CBTC Annex Automotive Program Expansion

Project Owner: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Project Location: CBTC Annex 650 Concord Parkway, North Concord, NC 28027

Project Architect: C Design, Inc.

Project Phase (current): Construction Documents

Project Start Date (Approx.): October/November 2026

Project Duration: 180 Days

Anticipated Bid Date: September 2026

Total Project Budget: NP

Phase Budget: N/A mailto:collegeenvironment@rccc.edu

SCOPE OF WORK / CONSIDERATIONS

1. Expansion / Renovation of existing 11,995 sq ft building and addition/ replacement of some mechanical equipment

2. Close coordination with College Environment and Academic Programs – semi-occupied existing facility

3. Large classroom division into an open office space for three (3) staff positions: Wall; IT and Electric Additions.

4. Addition of outdoor pad, awning, fence & new air compressor plus associated new compressor piping.

5. Demolition of existing obsolete air compressor and associated piping.

6. Demolition of existing wooden structure over Electrical Room.

7. Installation of wall and new electrical subpanel for additional receptacles in existing Welding Lab.

8. Addition of lab area exhaust ducting, hood and fans plus exterior wall and window modifications.

9. Modification of existing automotive exhaust ducts.

10. Addition of new automotive lifts and exhaust ducts.

11. Miscellaneous plumbing, mechanical, and electrical modifications.

12. Reinforcement of existing concrete slabs at two new automotive lifts.

13. Addition of three (3) large LSHV Fans, power and controllers in existing spaces.

14. Installation of new lighting in shop / lab areas.

15. Modifications to existing HVAC system for balancing and humidity control.

16. Painting interior lab space walls from floor to roof structure (excluding structural steel).

17. Cleaning and treating existing lab concrete floor and re-sealing.

18. Replacement of two (2) existing overhead panel doors.

19. Addition of new overhead door with associated masonry removal and steel framing.

20. Coordination and integration of existing HVAC with College – BAS, and security access at new office.

21. Integration of all pertinent aspects of the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Facilities Design Manual and relative Building Codes.

SECTION 1. GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION

1. a. Primary/Main office location (from where the project will be managed)

Company Name

Physical Address

Mailing Address

City/State Zip Code + 4

Phone number Fax number

Primary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name

Primary Contact Email Address Secondary Contact Email Address

Organization

1. b. Business type (check box)

� Corporation � Partnership � Limited Liability Company � Sole Proprietor � Joint Venture

2. Indicate your NC Statewide Uniform Certification: (check box)

� MBE � HBE � AAB E � AIB E � WBE � SDB � DBE

See website link for more information: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/swuc.htm

___________________________ Other (specify) ______________________ Certifying Agency/State (specify)

Is your firm registered with the State of North Carolina to do business? � Yes � No

Is your firm owned or controlled by a parent or any other organization? � Yes � No

Describe Ownership if Yes: __________________________________________________________________ http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/swuc.htm

List all other names your firm has operated as for the past five (5) years: ____________________________

1. c. Licensing Information (Please provide all North Carolina professional licenses required for you to perform your services.)

NC License number/name of licensee License Limit/Level State/County/City Privilege License (provide copy)

Has any license ever been denied or revoked? � Yes � No

If yes, please describe, ____________________________________________________________________

1. d. Type of Work Performed on a regular basis

Primary Scope of Work: ____________________________________________________________________

Secondary Scope of Work: __________________________________________________________________

Other Scope of Work: ______________________________________________________________________

What type of work do you self-perform? ________________________________________________________

Bonding

1. e. (1) Attach letter, dated within the last 30 days, from your surety company, signed by their Attorney in Fact, verifying their willingness to issue sufficient payment and performance bonds for this project, on behalf of your firm and the dollar limits of that bond commitment, both single and aggregate. Surety company bond rating shall be rated “A” or better under the A.M. Best Rating system or The Federal Treasury List.

Have you attached a surety letter? � Yes � No

1. e. (2) Have funds been expended by a surety company on your company’s behalf within the past 10 years?

� Yes � No If yes, explain…

Insurance

1. f. The minimum requirements of coverage are listed in Article 34 of the State Construction General Conditions.

Firms must indicate that they can provide evidence of insurance coverage; should they be the successful bidder by attaching a copy of their insurance certificate.

Have you attached a copy of your insurance certificate? � Yes � No

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and Employer’s Liability Insurance Coverage with minimum limits of $500,000.

• Comprehensive general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and

• $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for property damage.

Financials

1. g. Attach the latest balance sheet and income statement, if available, based on company type. Audited statements preferred. If not available, attach a copy of the latest annual renewal submission to the relevant licensing board. (Company must submit financial data and must clearly indicate “confidential” on the document to avoid this item from becoming part of a public record.)

Have you attached a balance sheet? � Yes � No

Barred from Bidding

1. h. Is your present company, its officers, owners, or agents currently barred from bidding public work in North Carolina? � Yes � No

SECTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience - Size/Capacity/Workload

2. a. (1) List the annual dollar value of construction work the company has completed and has under contract for each year over the last (3) three calendar years (if applicable). If three years of data cannot be provided, please explain.

1 _______(yr) 2_______(yr) 3______(yr)

2. a. (2) How many projects do you currently have under contract or in progress and what is their total dollar value?

• ______________________________________________ (# of projects);

• $ ___________________________________________ (Current projects contract amount)

• $___________________________________________ (Projects current amount remaining to bill)

2.a. (3) What was your largest single project completed in the past five (5) years?

_________________________ Sq. Ft. $________________________ (Dollar Amount)

_______________________________________Location ___________ Year Completed

2. a. (4) Projects Current Amount Remaining to Bill (from 2.a.2 above) $____________________ (Dollar Amount)

2. a. (5) List the three largest contracts currently under contract or in progress, including for each, the name of the project, owner, architect and/or GC/CMR and contact information below.

#1 –Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email

Contract Dollar Value and HUB Participation %

Percentage Complete

Current Anticipated Completion Date

#2 –Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email

#3 –Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email

Office Locations

2. b. Will this project be managed and directed from an office in NC? An office in NC is defined as “The principal place from which the trade or business of the bidder is directed or managed,” per GS 143-59 (c). � Yes � No

Litigation/Claims

2. c. (1) Has your company had any judgments entered against it or been the target of a suit by an owner in a construction project within the past 10 years, whether resolved or still pending resolution? � Yes � No

2. c. (2) Are there currently any judgments or suits pending or outstanding against your company, its officers, owners, or agents arising from a construction project? � Yes � No

2. c. (3) Has your company ever been terminated from a construction project or otherwise defaulted or removed from a construction project within the past 10 years? � Yes � No

2.c. (4) Have your or your company every paid liquidated damages on a state project within the past 10 years?

� Yes � No

2. c. (5) Has your company, its officers, owners, or agents ever been convicted of conflicts of interest, bribery, bid rigging, fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, false claims, or other financial crimes within the past 10 years?

� Yes � No

Safety Record

2. d. List of your company’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past three years. (Attach OSHA 300 Log for the last 3 years.)

Have you attached the OSHA 300 log? � Yes � No

Present EMR Rate Previous Year’s EMR Rate EMR rate of two years ago

If these rates reflect corporate performance over several locations, please explain, to the extent possible, the performance experience of the location serving this project: ___________________________________________

List any OSHA fines and Jobsite fatalities in the past 3 years with an explanation: _________________________

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Plan and Record

2. e. Does the company currently have a documented plan for engaging subcontractor participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses? � Yes � No. If yes, please attach.

List the company’s three highest HUB participation percentages on projects completed within the last three years?

Project #1_____________________________________________________ HUB Participation _______%

Project #2_____________________________________________________ HUB Participation _______%

Project #3_____________________________________________________ HUB Participation _______%

SECTION 3. PROJECT SPECIFICS

3.a. The assigned project superintendent for this project shall be: ______________________. I

Include professional resume, including but not limited to education, training, certifications, similar project experience and owner/architect references (name, phone number and email address).

Have you included a resume and references? � Yes � No

If the assigned superintendent cannot be guaranteed for this project, please provide an alternate superintendent (with resume and references).

3.b. The experience this superintendent has on similar types of projects as evidenced by their resume is:

___ 0-2 ___ 3-4 ___ 5-10 ___ >10 years.

3.c. The assigned project manager for this project shall be: _________________________________________.

Include a professional resume, including but not limited to education, training, certifications, similar project experience and owner/architect references (name, phone number and email address).

Have you included a resume and references? � Yes � No

If the assigned project manager cannot be guaranteed for this project, please provide an alternate project manager (with resume and reference).

3.d. The experience this project manager has on similar types of projects as evidenced by their resume:

___ 0-2 ___ 3-4 ___ 5-10 ___ >10 years.

Similar Projects

3.e. List three (3) current or completed projects of similar type which most closely reflect the size and complexity of the type of work being requested for the currently proposed project within the last 10 years.

#1 –Similar - Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Location of Project

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email Contract Dollar Value and HUB Participation %

Original Contract Completion Date

Actual or Anticipated Completion Date (explain if different from original date)

If complete, provide “Contractor Evaluation Rating” (if applicable)

Project team: Project Executive, Project Manager, Superintendent University project? Campus occupied? Building occupied?

Total value of change orders?

#2 –Similar - Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Location of Project

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email Contract Dollar Value and HUB Participation %

Percentage Complete

Original Contract Completion Date Actual or Anticipated Completion

If complete, provide “Contractor Evaluation Rating” (if applicable) Project team: Project Executive, Project Manager, Superintendent University project? Campus occupied? Building occupied?

Total value of change orders?

#3 –Similar - Project Name

Description of Work Performed

Location of Project

Contract Delivery Method (CM/GC)?

Owner Name/ Representative

Owner Address/Phone #/Email

Architect Name/Representative

Architect Address/Phone #/Email

GC or CM Name/Representative

GC or CM Address/Phone #/Email Contract Dollar Value and HUB Participation %

Percentage Complete

Original Contract Completion Date Actual or Anticipated Completion

If complete, provide “Contractor Evaluation Rating” (if applicable) Project team: Project Executive, Project Manager, Superintendent University project? Campus occupied? Building occupied?

Total value of change orders?

3.f. List the three most current or completed projects with the [owning agency/institution] within the past five years. Please list the project name, project executive, project manager, and superintendent. Please provide the owning agency/institution point of contact for the project.

#1 –Project Name Project Executive, Project Manager and Superintendent

Owning Agency/Institution Point of Contact

#2 –Similar - Project Name

#3 –Similar - Project Name

SECTION 4. SIGNATURE

By signing this document, you are acknowledging that all answers are true to the best of your knowledge.

Any answers found to be falsified will bar you from being prequalified on this project.

Company Name (as licensed in NC)

Physical Address

Mailing Address

As. Dated this______ day of______,20_______

Submitted by: _____________________________ ___________________________________________ Signature by Authorized Officer Print Title of Authorized Officer

Phone: ____________________________________________ Contact person’s phone number

Email: _____________________________________________ Contact person’s E-mail address

b. Notary Certification:

North Carolina

_____________ County

I, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that ___________________________________, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, this the ______ day of _________ , 20___.

(Official Notary Seal or Stamp) _______________________________ Signature of Notary Public

My commission expires ________, 20______