Design Build-NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is seeking a Design-Build contractor for the Farmers Market Restroom Renovations project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The project involves comprehensive renovations of twelve bathrooms across two locations: six at the Raleigh Farmers Market and six at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, NC. Specific renovation requirements include painting upgrades, new doors, hardware, ADA-compliant fixtures, hand dryers, lighting upgrades, heaters, exhaust fans, new janitor's closets, tile flooring and wall tiles, floor drains, and associated infrastructure improvements. Contractors must be licensed in North Carolina for both construction and design services, covering disciplines such as general contracting, electrical, plumbing, heating, architecture, and engineering. Qualifications packages, comprising a Letter of Interest and Standard Form 254, are due by January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with submission options at either the mailing address (1001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1001) or delivery address (2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601). The project selection will be based on ten equally weighted evaluation categories, each representing 10% of the total score, including firm profiles, personnel qualifications, project experience, cost estimating, schedule adherence, project understanding, workload, delivery process, certifications, and additional relevant information.

Design-builders must submit a comprehensive list of proposed licensed contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals, with the flexibility to self-perform work or negotiate subcontracts with qualified firms. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFQ implies an interest in HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation through certification evaluation. The total project budget is $900,000, funded from departmental receipts, with a projected project delivery scheduled for June 2026. Interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the governmental body, though they are not guaranteed. Contractors will be required to maintain at least one men's and one women's facility operational throughout the renovation phases, ensuring continuous service at the farmers markets. Prospective design-builders must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in both design and construction services, with particular attention to meeting ADA compliance standards and maintaining functional facility operations during the renovation process.