Design-Build Services

The Moore County Board of Education is seeking design-build services for a new IT building project, designated as Project Number 214-1001 MCS-2025, involving the construction of approximately 16,000 square feet of facility space. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits comprehensive design-build services from architectural, engineering, and construction firms, including preconstruction planning, cost estimation, materials and equipment procurement, and full construction services. Firms will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that assesses firm strength and capacity (20 points), team competence and experience (25 points), similar design-build experience (20 points), key personnel qualifications (20 points), and overall submission quality (15 points). The RFQ distribution date is July 13, 2025, with proposals due by July 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm, submitted via mail or hand delivery to the specified address in Carthage, NC. The Board anticipates selecting a short list of three firms for interviews, with the contract award expected at the Board of Education's August 11, 2025 meeting. Interested parties can access detailed project information online at bit.ly/4k1JPhR, and any questions should be directed to Amy McCune at amccune@ncmcs.org.

The procurement encourages proposals from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), minority-owned, and women-owned businesses, with a strong preference for North Carolina resident firms. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. No cost proposals are to be submitted at this stage, and the Board will not be liable for proposal preparation costs. The design-build firm will be required to work closely with school administration, demonstrate experience with relevant authorities, and integrate efficient traffic, civil, and stormwater design, programming, and life cycle cost analysis. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves a significant facility construction effort that will require comprehensive design and building expertise. The procurement emphasizes collaborative approach, technical competence, and local business participation, suggesting a comprehensive and strategic selection process for this IT building project.