UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville is seeking Open End Design Services Annual Agreements for multiple architectural and engineering disciplines through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement covers nine distinct service areas, including architectural, civil, environmental, mechanical/plumbing/fire protection, electrical, roofing/building envelope, structural engineering, topographic surveying, and test/adjust/balance services. Proposing firms must be licensed in North Carolina and will be evaluated based on their professional qualifications, with the institution planning to select up to three firms per discipline. The solicitation requires electronic submissions limited to 10 pages plus required forms, which must include a Letter of Interest, current SF-330 form, and an additional information sheet submitted via email to Mary Pohl at mpohl@unca.edu. Proposals are due by November 5, 2025, with the intent to establish one-year agreements for small, as-needed projects. The total project budget for these annual service agreements is $300,000, and firms will be selected to provide design services across various engineering and architectural disciplines.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing firms must demonstrate their professional capabilities through the required submission materials and meet the licensing requirements for practicing in North Carolina. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process designed to establish a pool of qualified design service providers for UNC Asheville's future project needs. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the agreement structure allows for flexibility in engaging design services across multiple disciplines. The $300,000 total project budget suggests that individual project scopes will likely be relatively small, with contracts awarded to multiple firms to ensure comprehensive coverage of the required engineering and architectural services. Successful firms will enter into one-year agreements that provide UNC Asheville with on-call design expertise for various institutional improvement and maintenance projects.