North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking design services for a Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Upgrades - Phase 2 project at the Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. The procurement involves engineering and architectural services to upgrade fire alarm systems in the Staff Development and Quality Improvement Buildings and install new sprinkler systems in multiple buildings including the Warehouse, PTOT, Administration, Mechanical Welding Shop, Pharmacy, and Paint Shop. Proposing firms must be properly licensed to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture in North Carolina. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on specialized expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, design approach, construction administration capabilities, and proximity to the project location. Proposals are due on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with site visits available by appointment only through Michael Snyder. Firms must submit three copies of their Letter of Interest and current Standard Form 254, with the Letter of Interest limited to 10 single-sided or 5 double-sided pages.

The project is located in Gaston County and has a total budget of $2,088,000, with $417,600 specifically allocated for design services. Funding will come from the 2024-2025 Repairs & Renovations Reserve, with an approved OC-25 number of #202544202113. One electronic PDF copy of the Letter of Interest and SF-254 form must be submitted to William Stevens. The project is recommended by the Department of Insurance to maintain safe fire protection for residents, suggesting a critical infrastructure improvement need. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, firms should carefully review all submission requirements and ensure complete compliance with the Request for Proposals. The project appears to be focused on critical safety upgrades for a developmental center, with a clear emphasis on improving fire protection systems across multiple buildings.