Re-advertisement of Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Services for Design-Build of the Harnett County Morgue

Harnett County, North Carolina is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from architectural and engineering firms to provide design-build services for a new county morgue. The project involves constructing an approximately 800 square foot single-story morgue facility located at 1005 Edwards Brothers Drive in Lillington, North Carolina. Firms must possess a North Carolina Architectural and/or Engineering License and be capable of delivering comprehensive design services including site evaluation, building program identification, schematic design, construction documents, cost estimating, and construction administration. The procurement will utilize a Design-Build delivery method, requiring extensive collaboration between the selected design firm and a Construction Manager throughout design and construction phases. Evaluation of submissions will follow a weighted analysis methodology, with project experience weighted at 45%, project team and resource availability at 35%, project management and quality control at 10%, and project approach at 10%. A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for September 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with proposals due on October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Potential interviews may be conducted with short-listed firms, with interview criteria weighted 60% on project team, experience, and management, and 40% on interview quality and relevance.

The county strongly encourages participation from Minority Businesses (MBE), Women Businesses (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and small businesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the project scope suggests a relatively modest construction investment for an 800 square foot specialized facility. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the procurement documents. The design-build approach indicates that the selected firm will be responsible for both architectural design and construction coordination, potentially offering opportunities for integrated project delivery. The procurement process appears designed to maximize competitive participation while ensuring high-quality technical capabilities through a comprehensive evaluation framework. Firms responding to the RFQ will need to demonstrate significant experience in specialized facility design, particularly in forensic or medical infrastructure projects, and show robust project management capabilities to be competitive in the selection process.