North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Caswell Developmental Center (Kinston, NC)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking design services for a Facility-Wide HVAC Controls Upgrades project at the Caswell Developmental Center located in Kinston, NC. The procurement is specifically targeting architectural, engineering, or landscape architecture firms licensed to practice in North Carolina. The primary objective is to integrate multiple Building Automation Systems (BAS) into a unified system, with key deliverables including updated graphics, optimized HVAC scheduling, temperature programming, and implementation of energy-saving measures. Interested firms must submit an electronic PDF copy of a Letter of Interest and SF-254 form by September 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM, emailed directly to Neal Enevoldsen. The State Building Commission will evaluate submissions using ten selection criteria, including specialized expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, design approach, construction administration capabilities, and project proximity. Submission documents must be 8-1/2" x 11" pages, stapled in the upper left corner, with the Letter of Interest not exceeding ten single-sided or five double-sided pages.

The total project budget is $700,000, funded through the 2024-2025 Repairs & Renovations Reserve, with the approved OC-25 project number #20254420229. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The project emphasizes cost-efficiency and is designed to be completed with staff currently working remotely, requiring no physical paper submissions. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement focuses on creating a more integrated and energy-efficient HVAC control system across the Caswell Developmental Center. The selection process will prioritize firms that can demonstrate technical competence, proximity to the project location, and the ability to deliver comprehensive HVAC control system improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption.