Request for Qualifications for Professional Design Services for Cape Fear Shiner Park, Phase 2.

Harnett County, North Carolina has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional design services for Cape Fear Shiner Park, Phase 2, located at 350 Alexander Drive in Lillington. The project involves developing approximately 5.5 acres of open space and requires comprehensive design services including stakeholder engagement, site analysis, schematic design, construction drawings, bid preparation, and construction cost estimation. Consultants must provide design for park amenities such as a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, and passive sport courts. The RFQ requires consultants to have at least five years of experience in public park and open space design, with extensive knowledge of green infrastructure and stormwater management. Evaluation of submissions will be based on a 90-point scoring system: 40 points for project approach, 35 points for qualifications and experience, and 15 points for availability and references. The submission deadline is August 7, 2025, with an anticipated contract award by September 2, 2025, and project completion expected by April 1, 2027.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be funded through Harnett County, with a suggested consultant team composition including a landscape architect, civil engineer, and land surveyor. Additional supplemental engineering services, such as geotechnical and structural engineering, may be required and will be paid through a supplemental engineering allowance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the document, the comprehensive nature of the design services and the scope of park development suggest a significant investment in the project. Consultants must be licensed in the State of North Carolina and demonstrate substantial experience in public park design and related municipal infrastructure projects. The procurement appears open to qualified architectural and engineering firms that can meet the specified experience and technical requirements for this park development initiative.