Perquimans Outpost Facility Project

Albemarle Regional Health Services, operating as the Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA), is seeking a qualified Design-Build firm to construct a new 3,600 square-foot operations center in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural, engineering, and construction services to create a comprehensive transit facility that will enhance transportation services in the western part of their service area. The facility will include office spaces, a break room, restrooms, a maintenance shop, a propane fueling station, and parking for 25 transit vehicles with a planned 40-year useful life. Qualifications statements are due by 6/13/2025 at 4:00 PM, with the project officially posted on 4/14/2025. The Design-Build delivery method aims to integrate expertise and creativity from all project participants, with the goal of developing a facility that maximizes operational efficiency for ICPTA. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on design capabilities, construction experience, understanding of transit facility requirements, and demonstrated ability to complete complex infrastructure projects.

The project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 4.31%, encouraging minority and small business involvement in the procurement process. Total project funding is approximately $4.0 million, sourced from multiple funding streams including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the State of North Carolina, and local funds from Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck counties. The facility will be constructed on an undeveloped tract of land, with specific programming details to be developed collaboratively during the project's initial phases. Potential respondents should have significant experience in transit facility design and construction, with a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects in public transportation settings. The project represents a significant investment in regional transportation infrastructure, aimed at improving public transit capabilities across multiple counties in the Albemarle region of North Carolina.