RFQ for Design-Build**Pitt CC Greenville Center Renovation-Public Services

Pitt Community College is requesting qualifications for design-build services to renovate its Greenville Center facility for relocation of Law Enforcement Training and Fire/EMS public service programs, with qualifications due June 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-submittal scope briefing on June 4, 2026. MWBE participation is encouraged with a stated goal of at least 10% minority participation under North Carolina General Statutes 143-128.2 and 143-128.4.

The scope encompasses renovation of approximately 27,105 square feet of educational space to accommodate Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS training programs, including preliminary floorplan reconfiguration, exterior facade upgrade, and painting and finishes in other areas identified during design. All design must comply with minimum requirements established by North Carolina Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Training standards. The design-build entity must hold valid professional and business licenses in good standing under North Carolina law, including general contractor licensing, electrical and plumbing contractor licenses, and appropriate design professional licenses, and must demonstrate surety bonding capacity.

The total project budget is $4.5 million inclusive of owner contingency and reserves, funded through North Carolina SCIF Approved OC-25. Construction is expected to commence Winter 2026/Spring 2027 and be completed by Fall 2027. Respondents must submit five hardcopy sets and one electronic copy of qualifications to Pitt Community College-Facilities & Construction, P.O. Drawer 7007, Greenville, NC 27836-7200 by June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Design-Build team composition and experience, 25%; methodology to achieve project objectives, 45%; personnel qualifications, 10%; HUB plan, 10%; professional certifications, 5%; and capacity to deliver design-build services, 5%. The selection committee will shortlist and rank the top three candidates by June 26, 2026, conduct interviews July 8, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and submit recommendations to the Board of Trustees by July 28, 2026. Selection will follow North Carolina G.S. 143-64.31 qualifications-based selection requirements, based solely on merit without regard to fee.