Design-Build Services for Transit Facility Improvements (Federal Funding)

The City of Winston-Salem is requesting statements of qualifications for progressive design-build services on transit facility improvements operated by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority, with qualifications due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting on September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded in whole or in part through Federal Transit Administration funding, triggering compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals, and Buy America/Build America standards.

The scope encompasses two facilities. At Clark Campbell Transportation Center: replacement of public restrooms; replacement or improvement of HVAC systems; evaluation and possible roof replacement; and related architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, controls, accessibility, and code improvements. At Hampton Haith Maintenance Facility: removal and replacement of the bus wash system; evaluation and improvement of drainage, runoff collection, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure; and related utility, electrical, controls, permitting, site, and operational improvements.

The design-builder will deliver Phase 1 Services (preconstruction, design development, permitting, risk evaluation, GMP development) and Phase 2 Services (final design, construction, commissioning, closeout). The estimated project budget is $4.5 million covering design, preconstruction, construction management, permitting, labor, materials, equipment, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

Evaluation weightings are key personnel qualifications and availability (20–25%); project management approach and experience (20% written, 20% interview); understanding of Phase 1 services (20%); understanding of Phase 2 services (15%); risk management approach (15% written and interview); and DBE utilization approach (10%). The City anticipates shortlisting up to three qualified offerors for interviews on December 3, 2026, with final selection notification by December 11, 2026. Submissions are required via email to bids@cityofws.org. Offerors must comply with suspension and debarment regulations and E-Verify requirements.