South Campus Building S201 Phased Renovations Architectural Design Services

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking architectural design services for a comprehensive renovation project of Building S201 located on the South Campus in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Request for Proposals (RFP) # 121-073125JA specifically requires professional services to develop design documents for phased renovations across three building floors, with a focus on creating the South Campus Compass Engagement Center on the first floor and science labs with faculty offices on the third floor. The architectural design services will encompass conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents, with the expectation of seeking all necessary approvals and managing bidding through a design/bid/build delivery method. Proposal submissions are due on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with evaluation criteria emphasizing specialized expertise in higher education renovations, understanding of the college's facilities design manual, staff qualifications, and overall proposal quality. The project will be administered under North Carolina State Construction Office's formal project requirements, with the design team expected to accommodate work in an occupied building and develop plans for library, tutoring center, food pantry, mail room, IS Help Desk, and student and faculty lounges.

The procurement opportunity includes potential advantages for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certified proposers, with additional points available for HUB certification or the inclusion of HUB-certified sub-consultants. The total project budget is $8,400,000, with funding sourced from Cabarrus County Special Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically allocated for design services. While the current solicitation is for architectural design services, the scope is expected to be amended to include construction administration and close-out services once construction funding is secured. The project objectives extend beyond spatial redesign, aiming to improve building energy efficiency, update systems and infrastructure, and create flexible, modern learning spaces across all three floors of Building S201. Proposers will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of higher education facility renovation requirements and the ability to deliver complex, phased renovation services in an active educational environment.