Open-End Design Services

Rockingham Community College (RCC) is seeking open-end design services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services targeting informal projects at the institution. The procurement aims to select three architectural firms for a one-year Open-End Design Services Agreement with a potential one-year extension. Firms must submit three copies of a Letter of Interest and SF-254 form by October 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm, to be physically delivered to 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd., Administration Building, Wentworth, NC 27375. Proposing firms must be licensed to practice Architecture in North Carolina and will be evaluated across ten comprehensive selection criteria including specialized expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, design approach, construction administration capabilities, and proximity to the project location. The submission requirements are strict, mandating 8-1/2" x 11" pages stapled in the upper left-hand corner, with the Letter of Interest not exceeding ten single-sided or five double-sided pages. Electronic submissions via email or fax are explicitly not accepted, and the selection committee will review submissions to identify the most qualified architectural firms for the college's design service needs.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $150,000, with funding sourced from State, Local, and Private sources. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is focused on architectural services for developing various plans, specifications, and studies supporting informal projects at the college. Firms will be expected to demonstrate comprehensive design capabilities and readiness to support RCC's ongoing infrastructure and project development needs. The one-year agreement with a potential extension suggests a flexible, ongoing relationship between RCC and the selected architectural firms, allowing for adaptable design services as the college's project requirements evolve.