North Main Revitalization Plan RFP

The Town of Rocky Mount, Virginia is soliciting proposals from qualified multidisciplinary architectural and engineering firms to provide design, engineering, bidding, and construction administration services for the North Main Corridor Business District Revitalization Project, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to dpinard@rockymountva.org.

The project is funded in part through a $801,533 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, with additional non-CDBG funding sources supporting complementary improvements. The scope encompasses facade improvements for approximately twenty participating properties, streetscape and pedestrian safety enhancements, wayfinding installation, industrial heritage mural coordination, utility and infrastructure coordination, and related corridor revitalization activities within the North Main Corridor Business District. The selected firm will coordinate with the Town, West Piedmont Planning District Commission, DHCD, VDOT, property owners, and stakeholders throughout implementation.

The initial contract period runs from September 1, 2026 to September 1, 2028. Compensation will be negotiated following selection in accordance with Virginia procurement requirements for professional services; offerors may submit non-binding preliminary cost estimates for informational purposes only.

The Town will interview up to three top-ranked firms and negotiate with the highest-ranked firm deemed most qualified. Evaluation criteria total 100 points: key personnel qualifications (15 points), downtown and corridor revitalization experience (15 points), economic recovery and resiliency knowledge (15 points), understanding of Rocky Mount and community context (15 points), regional branding experience (15 points), capacity and availability (10 points), past performance and references (5 points), SWaM status (5 points), and proposal quality (5 points). Respondents must provide proof of workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability of $500,000, and automobile liability of $500,000. Continuation beyond the initial term depends on funding availability, satisfactory performance, and successful contract amendment negotiations.