Contract Services for Capital Project Management

The City of Burlington, North Carolina is seeking professional capital project management services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #26-0811) for implementing a recently approved $68.5 million General Obligation Bond program. The primary focus of the procurement is managing the $30 million Western Sportsplex project, an indoor recreation center to be constructed in western Burlington. Interested firms must demonstrate extensive experience in public sector project management, with capabilities including establishing project programming, coordinating design and construction phases, managing contracts, overseeing budgets and schedules, and ensuring project completion. Evaluation criteria will emphasize demonstrated experience, staff qualifications, problem-solving capabilities, availability, and professional standing. The solicitation requires responses by August 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with interviews for short-listed firms scheduled for the week of August 18, 2025, and an estimated selection date of August 25, 2025. While the Western Sportsplex is the primary project, the selected firm may also be asked to provide on-call project management services for additional capital initiatives.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Participating firms must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and provide proof of professional liability insurance with specified coverage amounts. No fee proposals will be considered during the initial selection stage, with final contract negotiations determining a fair and reasonable fee for services. The $30 million allocated for the Western Sportsplex represents a significant portion of the $68.5 million bond package, suggesting potential substantial contract values for the selected project management firm. A facility study for the indoor recreation center is available for review, providing additional context for potential respondents. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a comprehensive, long-term project management engagement with potential for ongoing services beyond the initial Sportsplex construction.