4850-01-26 Lee County Warehouse and Office Renovation

Lee County Government is seeking architectural firms to provide conceptual design services and construction administration for renovations at two buildings located at 1605 and 1611 Hawkins Avenue in Sanford, North Carolina. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) focused on developing comprehensive renovation plans for a small building to house COLTS administration and Veterans Services, and a larger warehouse for equipment storage. Key deliverables include site and landscape planning, design development, plan submittals, construction documents, and construction administration. The RFQ requires firms to conduct a feasibility evaluation to determine maximum office construction potential in both buildings, with an estimated additional 10,000 square feet of potential new office space. Evaluation criteria will include the firm's project understanding, methodology, development schedule, relevant experience (minimum five similar projects), current project portfolio, proposed subcontractors, litigation history, and creative energy conservation measures. The RFQ was issued on October 20, 2025, with responses due November 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and the preferred construction completion date is April 2027.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two hard copies of qualifications must be submitted to Tammy Gill, the Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Procurement Agent, in sealed envelopes. The selection process involves ranking top firms and inviting the most qualified firm to negotiate a final contract within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award. Payment terms are established at 35 days from invoice receipt following service acceptance. All work products, reports, and data will become public records and property of Lee County. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves renovating approximately 8,600 square feet in the small building and potentially constructing up to 10,000 additional square feet of office space. The contract includes provisions for termination by either party with thirty days' written notice, providing flexibility for both Lee County and the selected architectural firm.