RFQ Architectural Services

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) in North Carolina is seeking qualifications from experienced architectural firms to provide design and construction administration services for new construction and major renovations of K-12 educational facilities. The project involves the repurposing, demolition, and renovation of the existing Forest Hills High School to accommodate the new East Union Middle School, with a capacity for 1,200 students. The scope of work includes architectural, civil, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and technology design services. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due by May 14, 2024, and the selection is anticipated to be made in June 2024. If funded, construction is expected to begin in Summer 2025.

The contract will be valid for two years, and the selected firm(s) must be licensed in the State of North Carolina to perform the required services. UCPS reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all responses. Hourly rates for each classification of personnel should be provided in the response. The RFQ does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified, and the available budget range is also not provided.