Design Services Buies Creek Elementary School

Harnett County Schools (HCS) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from architectural and engineering firms to provide design services for a new Buies Creek Elementary School facility located at the corner of Johnson Farm and Tysinger Road in Harnett County, North Carolina. The project involves designing a comprehensive elementary school to accommodate approximately 500 students, which will include classrooms, administrative offices, a media center, cafeteria, auxiliary gymnasium, athletic fields, and associated site work. Firms must have a minimum of five years of experience in school building design and demonstrate familiarity with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidelines, North Carolina Building Code, and other applicable regulations. The procurement will utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, focusing solely on design-only services. Qualification proposals are due on August 28, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with a proposal review and shortlist creation scheduled for September 2, 2025, firm selection on September 4, 2025, and potential contract negotiations in September 2025. The selection will be conducted in accordance with the Mini-Brooks Act, which requires selection based on demonstrated competence and qualifications without regard to fee.

Harnett County Schools actively encourages participation from diverse businesses, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The selected design consultant will be responsible for comprehensive design phases, including pre-design, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding support, and limited construction administration. Firms will be required to maintain professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a substantial investment in creating a modern educational facility. The solicitation does not indicate any existing incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. The procurement process emphasizes qualitative selection criteria, focusing on the firm's demonstrated expertise, experience in school design, understanding of regulatory requirements, and ability to deliver a comprehensive educational facility that meets Harnett County Schools' educational and infrastructural needs.