Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services for the Upfit of Warehouse Space for IT Department Offices at the Harnett County IT Department

Harnett County, North Carolina is seeking qualifications from architectural firms to design a comprehensive upfit of approximately 1,500 square feet of warehouse space located at 420 McKinney Parkway in Lillington for the Harnett County IT Department. The project requires transforming the warehouse into a functional office environment, specifically creating nine enclosed offices and a conference room with necessary electrical, data communication, and HVAC improvements. Architectural firms must submit six copies of a comprehensive qualifications statement by 2:00 PM on October 23, 2025, with a planned short-listing of firms by October 30, 2025, and interviews scheduled for November 5, 2025. The evaluation criteria for selection will include team qualifications and experience (20%), financial strength (30%), implementation timeline (20%), demonstration of prior project successes (20%), and local and minority participation (5%). Respondents must provide detailed documentation including firm profile, current workload, team member experiences, relevant design projects, studio processes, proximity to the project area, and three owner references.

The county actively encourages participation by minority and women-owned businesses and reserves the right to refuse any or all submissions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a focused renovation of a 1,500 square foot space, suggesting a moderate-scale project. The RFQ indicates a preference for local firms with demonstrated experience in office and technology infrastructure renovations. The ultimate goal is to select the most qualified architectural firm that can efficiently and effectively transform the warehouse space into a functional IT department office environment. The county's procurement approach emphasizes comprehensive qualifications over pure cost considerations, with a balanced evaluation methodology that considers technical expertise, financial stability, and local economic participation.