Harnett Main Campus - Fire Training Tower

Central Carolina Community College is seeking a Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the construction of a multi-story fire training tower located on the Harnett Main Campus in Lillington, North Carolina. The project involves designing and constructing a three-story Class A burn building that meets NFPA 1402 standards, utilizing six 9'6" x 40' steel Conex containers stacked in a stair-step configuration. The structure will feature metal stairs, interior and exterior doors, windows, and platforms to facilitate comprehensive firefighting training exercises with capabilities for both Class A and Class B fuel combustion training. Proposals are due on September 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated project selection in September 2025 and a projected 9-month design and construction timeline. Proposing firms must submit three copies of a qualifications package not exceeding 40 single-sided or 20 double-sided pages. The selection process will comprehensively evaluate team qualifications, including firm profiles, personnel resumes, project experience, cost estimating capabilities, schedule adherence, local understanding, workload, project delivery process, and certifications.

The project encourages participation from HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certified contractors, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. The total project budget is $1,875,700, with funding secured through an OSBM Directed Grant. The project scope extends beyond the tower construction, including extensive site preparation and infrastructure work such as site clearing, earthwork, concrete and asphalt paving, perimeter fencing, and utility installations for water, LP gas, and electrical systems. Central Carolina Community College will manage preliminary site coordination, including rezoning, environmental assessments, and boundary surveys, while the selected design-build team will be responsible for comprehensive engineering, permitting, and construction services. The project represents a significant investment in advanced firefighting training infrastructure, designed to provide realistic and comprehensive training environments for emergency services personnel.