Site Assessment Services Highland High School

Harnett County Schools (HCS) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from site assessment firms to provide comprehensive pre-construction services for a new Highland High School facility located on Highland School Road. The project aims to design and construct a high school capable of accommodating approximately 1,500 students, with facilities including classrooms, administrative offices, media center, cafeteria, gymnasium, auxiliary gym, athletic fields, and associated site work. Required site assessment services encompass boundary and topographic surveys, environmental site assessments, stormwater drainage analysis, utility mapping, traffic engineering studies, and geotechnical investigations. The procurement will utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, with qualification proposals due on October 14, 2025, by 2:00 PM. Evaluation of submissions will follow a 100-point scoring system: 40 points for project approach, 35 points for qualifications and experience, and 25 points for availability and references. The selected site assessment firm will be responsible for pre-construction planning services only and will not participate in construction execution.

Harnett County Schools actively encourages participation from diverse businesses, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The project will be designed in compliance with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction guidelines, North Carolina Building Code, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Tentative contract award and negotiation periods are scheduled for November 2025, though the final project completion date remains to be determined. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the site assessment services suggests a significant professional services investment. The procurement process is structured to ensure comprehensive evaluation of potential site assessment consultants, with a clear emphasis on technical expertise, project understanding, and organizational capability to successfully support the new Highland High School facility development.