PCS On-Call Architectual Services

Pender County Schools (PCS) is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide on-call professional architectural services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The solicitation targets firms capable of supporting comprehensive school facility needs, including assessments, planning, renovations, and design of smaller-scale projects across educational campuses. Specific services will encompass facility assessments, feasibility studies, conceptual design, full architectural design, long-term facilities planning, and construction administration. Key procurement dates include a question deadline of January 24, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with proposals to be publicly opened on January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will focus on demonstrated experience in K-12 educational facility design, project team qualifications, understanding of PCS needs, past performance, and service delivery approach. Firms must demonstrate expertise in North Carolina Department of Public Instruction construction regulations, capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects, and proficiency in sustainable design practices. Required proposal components include a cover letter, firm profile, three relevant project examples, project team details, methodology, and three references from K-12 school systems.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Firms must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, public liability insurance with a $2 million general aggregate, and comprehensive automobile liability insurance with a $1 million combined single limit. No specific contract duration or estimated project values are predetermined, as work will be assigned on an as-needed basis. The solicitation appears open to architectural firms with demonstrated capabilities in educational facility design and planning, without apparent limitations on firm size or specific enterprise classifications. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFQ suggests a potential ongoing relationship for architectural services with selected firm(s) who can provide flexible, responsive support for Pender County Schools' facility management and development needs. The procurement approach indicates a desire for establishing a pool of qualified architectural service providers who can address various school infrastructure requirements efficiently and effectively.