Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Division of Parks and Recreation

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking architectural and engineering design services for a new equipment storage building at Dismal Swamp State Park in Camden County. The project involves designing a 1,700 square foot storage facility with five open air bays, gravel surfaces, and electrical services, fully compliant with North Carolina Building and ADA codes. Interested firms must submit three copies of a Letter of Interest (not exceeding ten single-sided or five double-sided pages) and three copies of the current Standard Form 254 by Friday, January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Submission options include mailing to the NC Division of Parks and Recreation in Raleigh or delivery via FedEx/UPS to the Nature Research Center. Proposing firms must be licensed to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture in North Carolina through the respective state boards. Selection criteria will focus on specialized expertise, past performance, staffing capabilities, workload, design approach, project cost and schedule experience, construction administration skills, and familiarity with the project area.

The project is funded through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) with a total project budget of $530,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. Interested parties can contact Justin Williamson at 919-971-0833 or Justin.Williamson@ncparks.gov for additional information, with the project number #202748903411 identified for reference. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the provided documentation. The procurement is specifically targeting professional design services firms capable of delivering a comprehensive architectural and engineering solution for the state park's new equipment storage facility, with a clear emphasis on technical competence, relevant experience, and ability to meet strict state building and accessibility standards.