RFQ: Architectural Programming and Design Services, Berkeley Ballpark at Henderson...

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jun 3, 2026
Due:	Jun 24, 2026
Agency:	County of Henderson
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Memorandum To:

From:

Subject:

Interested Qualified Firms

Bryan Rhodes

Henderson County Capital Projects Director

Request for Qualifications: Architectural Programming and Design Services,

for the Berkeley Ballpark at Henderson County Sports Complex

Date:

June 3, 2026

RFQ: Architectural Programming and Design Services

Henderson County is soliciting services from highly qualified Architectural Firms, to provide

programming/design/consultant services, for Henderson County Government, for the Berkeley Ballpark

at Henderson County Sports Complex. Interested qualified firms should submit 7 hard copies of

Statements of Qualifications, in a sealed envelope, to the following address as detailed below, by 2:00

pm on June 24, 2026.

Bryan Rhodes

Capital Projects Director

County of Henderson

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

**Note** - It is the submitting firm’s responsibility to make sure the submittal reaches the owner,

by the date and time mentioned above. Henderson County is not responsible for any courier

service.

Proposed Scope of Service:

The scope of the project is a proposed renovation of the historic Berkeley Ballpark, inclusive of playing

surface, concourse, dugouts, concession stand, and grandstand. Even though the final budget is yet to be

determined, the estimated all-in budget of the project should be approximately 2-3 million dollars. The

awarded Architect will perform the following tasks, in order to complete the Berkeley Ballpark

renovation at the Henderson County Sports Complex, for Henderson County.

1. Planning: The Architect will coordinate the preliminary planning, as needed, to develop the

Berkeley Ballpark, for funding and schedule consideration, for the Capital Projects team.

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

2. Design: The Architect will provide intermediate plans for review by the Capital Projects team,

and construction plans and specifications for the formal bid processes.

3. Permitting: The Architect will identify all required permits and prepare, submit, and respond to

all permits based on the designs approved by the Capital Projects team.

4. Bidding: The Architect will manage the bid process based on the approved and permitted design,

in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, Local Purchasing Policy, and the approved

project budget and schedule.

5. Construction Administration: The Architect will assist Henderson County with administration of

the construction of the project, inclusive of any communication needed for permitting with the

State Historic Preservation Office. Special Inspections and Materials Testing will be performed

by a third party, contracted by Henderson County.

Format for Statements of Qualifications:

Each proposal submitted in response to this solicitation should address the following elements:

1. A description of the professional qualifications of the firm and staff proposed, for the architectural

programming and design services. Clearly indicate the experience (with current and previous

firms) and roles of staff members. Include information about the firm’s professional registration

in North Carolina.

2. An explanation of the Architect’s approach to addressing the proposed scope of services outlined

in this document.

3. A brief description of projects completed that are similar in scope and size, including previous

work performed on recreational facilities and/or historic preservation projects. Include any

projects completed which pertain to historic preservation of recreational facilities. For each

project listed, please include the name of the entity and the name and contact information of the

person who would be familiar with the work performed.

4. A schedule of hourly compensation rates for the proposed project team.

5. Additional references not listed in project experience.

Please note, firms may submit prior work products that show their competence as it relates to this

RFQ. However, firms may NOT submit work products or designs for the project described in this RFQ.

Firms can NOT submit an estimated total fee, total contract price, or an estimation of hours involved in

completing the project in response to this RFQ.

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Selection Process:

Proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated by a selection committee comprised of

representatives and staff from Henderson County. Each firm will be evaluated based upon the following

weighted criteria.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate the solicitations:

1. Evaluation of Project Team (20%)

2. Firm’s History and resource capability to perform and provide the required services (20%)

3. Previous descriptions of similar design projects (20%)

4. Ability to relate to project requirements per schedule of hourly compensation (20%)

5. Additional references. (20%)

As a general guide to prospective proposers, the Professional Services selection procedures adopted by

North Carolina, appropriately modified by Henderson County, will be employed in the selection process,

and weighed as noted above. All proposals must include all aspects of North Carolina law and Henderson

County policy. The owner may or may not interview potential candidates to assist in the selection process.

Standard of Award:

The standard of award for this Request for Qualifications will be based on the demonstrated competence

and qualifications of firms, to provide architectural services for Henderson County Government.

Proposals will be reviewed after opening and will be ranked in order of choice based on selection criteria

at which point contract negotiations will begin with the most qualified firm. Should negotiations fail

with the initial qualified firm, the County may, at its discretion, continue negotiations with lower ranked

qualified firms. The County shall not be bound or in any way obligated until both parties have executed

a contract. The County reserves the right to delay the award of a contract or to not award a contract.

Henderson County reserves the unqualified right to reject any and / or all statements of

qualifications, and to waive any informalities in so far as it is authorized to do so and further

specifically reserves the right to make the award in the best interest of Henderson County. Qualified

firms interested in providing qualification statements or having questions for this project may

contact Bryan Rhodes at brhodes@hendersoncountync.gov

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses:

Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina Sections 143-128 and 143-131, the County encourages

and provides equal opportunity for Certified Minority and Women- Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

businesses to participate in all aspects of the County’s contracting and procurement programs.

For Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements, see Minority Business Participation Guidelines

posted under Doing Business with Henderson County at

https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/county/page/doing-business-henderson-county.

Terms and Conditions:

Any proposal submitted to Henderson County shall be deemed to include all the Terms and Conditions

shown in the document found online at

https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/henderson_county/page/42611/ter

ms_conditions.15.23_0.pdf

These Terms and Conditions, which refer to a “purchase order”, shall be deemed to be included in any

contract entered into as a result of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), and shall be deemed to

include any revisions or modifications required by subsequent Federal or North Carolina law.

Any attempt by a proposed contracting party (the “Bidder”) under the RFQ to exclude any of these Terms

and Conditions shall cause any Proposal made in response to this RFQ to be deemed to be non-

responsive (unless Henderson County has notified the Bidder that the funding source for the goods or

work sought under this RFQ is not federal funds, in which case those provisions under number 15 of the

Terms and Conditions (and all subparts thereunder) may be excluded from a Proposal.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Title	Bid/RFP Closing Date	Bid/RFP Status	Files	View	Bid Awarded To
RFQ: Architectural Programming and Design Services, Berkeley Ballpark at Henderson County Sports Complex	Wed 6/24/26	Open - accepting bids and proposals	Request for Qualifications	View Details

RFQ: Architectural Programming and Design Services, Berkeley Ballpark at Henderson County Sports Complex

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