Architectural Design Services for Roof Replacement

Swain County Schools is requesting qualifications from architectural firms to provide consultation, planning, design, and project administration services for a roof replacement at Swain County High School, with proposals due October 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Respondents must hold full North Carolina architectural licensure and certification at submission and carry Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 limit. The scope includes documentation of existing conditions, complete design services from schematic design through construction documents, facilitation of the construction contract bidding and award process, and construction administration through final project closeout. The selected firm will coordinate with the Swain County Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, and District Facilities personnel throughout the project duration.

All personnel and subcontractors must comply with e-verify requirements. Submissions must include an introductory letter, firm experience and references demonstrating K–12 education design experience within the past three years, team organization and management structure, current insurance certificates, a proposed project schedule, and a Non-Collusion Affidavit. The format requirement is one original and three copies plus one electronic copy on a flash drive, formatted on 8" × 11" paper with a maximum of 40 pages, side-bound with reference tabs.

This is a qualifications-based solicitation; fee proposals will be negotiated following the committee's evaluation and recommendation. Questions are due October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Swain County Schools Board of Education is scheduled to approve the selection on October 19, 2026. No site visit or pre-bid conference is scheduled.