CBTC Annex Automotive Expansion Architectural Design Services

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking architectural design services for the renovation and expansion of Building B402 (CBTC Annex) located on their campus in Concord, North Carolina. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive architectural services to support the expansion of Automotive Technologies Programs, which includes constructing a Lift Lab, modifying a classroom, creating storage spaces, and designing an office within approximately 4,500 square feet. The project requires full design services from conceptual through construction administration using a design/bid/build delivery method. Proposals are due on August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with electronic submissions required to collegeenvironment@rccc.edu. Key evaluation criteria will include expertise in higher education automotive lab construction, understanding of the college's design manual, qualifications of proposed staff, and overall proposal quality. The design phase is scheduled from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026, with project completion anticipated between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027. Required deliverables include comprehensive systems upgrades for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and lighting, along with specific interior finish and equipment installation requirements.

The procurement offers preference to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certified proposers, potentially providing an advantage to qualifying disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $1,275,888, funded through a combination of a Golden Leaf Grant and Cabarrus Reserves. The scope includes integration with existing campus systems such as fire alarm, access control, and video surveillance, indicating a need for vendors with technical compatibility and systems integration capabilities. Proposers will need to demonstrate expertise in educational facility renovation, specifically within automotive technology training environments. The project requires comprehensive design services that encompass conceptual planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, and project close-out. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the detailed requirements suggest a preference for firms with prior experience in educational facility renovations, particularly within community college automotive training program settings.