Edgecombe Community College is seeking architectural and engineering design services for a Collision & Repair Building Addition project located in Durham County, specifically in Teachey Town. The procurement involves expanding an existing 7,000 square foot building by approximately 1,564 square feet to accommodate both the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology and Automotive Systems Technology programs. The project aims to create dedicated, modern, and fully accessible spaces for automotive training, including classrooms and labs focused on diagnostics, electrical systems, engine repair, and alternative fuels. Proposing firms must be licensed to practice Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture in North Carolina, as verified by the respective state boards. The solicitation requires three copies of a Letter of Interest and Standard Form 254 to be submitted to Raymond A. Pachnar at 2009 West Wilson St., Taboro, NC 27886 by September 9, 2025. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on specialized expertise, past performance, proposed design approach, staff adequacy, construction administration capabilities, project proximity, and successful project completion history. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $800,000, with funding sourced from State Capital Improvement Funds (SCIF). Submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including 8-1/2" x 11" pages stapled in the upper left corner, with the Letter of Interest not exceeding 10 single-sided or 5 double-sided pages, plus the SF 254. Electronic and fax submissions will not be accepted. The project represents an opportunity to enhance educational infrastructure by consolidating automotive training programs, potentially increasing enrollment and improving the overall educational experience. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a comprehensive design services contract that will require detailed planning and execution to successfully expand and modernize the existing facility.
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