Commissioning Services for Gaston College

Gaston College, a public higher education institution in North Carolina, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for commissioning services related to the construction of a new 80,000-square-foot Health Science Education and Simulation Center at its Dallas Campus in Dallas, North Carolina. The procurement seeks qualified commissioning agents to provide comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems commissioning and building envelope commissioning services throughout the design and construction phases, extending through the warranty period. Key deliverables include design intent reviews, commissioning plan development, participation in pre-bid conferences, construction phase monitoring, functional performance testing of all major systems, and close-out documentation review. The scope of MEP commissioning services encompasses complete verification of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including 100% observation of air and water balancing, point-by-point functional performance testing through Building Automation System graphics, fire alarm system testing, and generator operation verification. Building envelope commissioning requires two independent third-party reviews of roofing, insulation, vapor barriers, air barriers, flashing, waterproofing, damproofing, and wall cladding systems. Required qualifications include at least one team member who is NIAGARAA 4 Certified, with building envelope commissioning services to be provided as a subconsultant to the MEP commissioning services. The project will be delivered via Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) by Shelco. Submissions are due on April 14, 2026, with the RFQ posted on March 12, 2026.

The RFQ documentation does not specify particular set-aside designations, restrictions on responding organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The project will integrate with the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method managed by Shelco, requiring commissioning agent coordination with this existing project delivery structure. No specific award value or budget range for the commissioning services contract is provided in the available RFQ documentation.