Design Services CTE High School

Harnett County Schools (HCS) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from architectural and engineering firms to provide design consultant services for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School through a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. The proposed facility will accommodate approximately 500 students and include comprehensive educational spaces such as classrooms, administrative offices, media center, cafeteria, gymnasium, athletic fields, and associated site work. Firms must demonstrate at least five years of experience in school building design, possess extensive knowledge of local permitting processes, and hold all necessary professional licenses and registrations. The selection process will evaluate submissions based on three primary criteria: Project Approach (40 points), Qualifications, Experience, and Performance History (35 points), and Availability and References (15 points). Proposals are due on August 28, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with the project to be designed in accordance with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction guidelines and building codes. The procurement will follow the Mini-Brooks Act, which emphasizes selection based on demonstrated competence and qualifications without regard to fee.

Harnett County Schools actively encourages participation from diverse businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Selected 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 no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for design-only services, and the selected firm will not participate in construction execution. The procurement spans Halifax County in North Carolina, with the ultimate goal of creating a modern educational facility that supports Career and Technical Education programming. The contract award date remains to be determined, but the comprehensive nature of the project suggests significant potential for qualified design consultants interested in contributing to educational infrastructure development.