RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 16, 2026
Due:	May 28, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	377-2026-064
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Solicitation Number:	377-2026-064
Project Title:	RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects
Description:	RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects, Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms to provide Architectural Services for various projects on an ‘as needed’ basis. This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required.
Opening Date:	5/28/2026 11:00 AM
Posted Date:	4/17/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	COUNTY OF UNION


Solicitation Number * 377-2026-064	Department COUNTY OF UNION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-28T11:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-16T17:03:11.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Corey Brooks
Description RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects, Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs from qualified firms to provide Architectural Services for various projects on an ‘as needed’ basis. This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages. Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required.

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Request for Qualifications No. 2026-064

Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

Due Date:

May 28, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM EDT

Receipt Location: Electronic Submittal

Procurement & Contract Management Department

610 Patton Ave.

Monroe, NC 28110

Procurement Contact:

Corey Brooks

Procurement & Contract Management Director

704.283.3683

corey.brooks@unioncountync.gov

Contents

1 Notice of Advertisement ............................................................................................................ 2

2 Submittal Details........................................................................................................................ 2

2.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE.......................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3

2.3 SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 3

2.4 ADDENDA............................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.5 COMMUNICATION................................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3.2 COUNTY ................................................................................................................................................................. 5

4 Project Description and Scope of Services............................................................................... 5

5 Detailed Submittal Requirements and Instructions................................................................ 6

5.1 TERMS OF SUBMISSION........................................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 PROPOSAL FORMAT................................................................................................................................................ 7

5.2.1 Section A – Cover Letter................................................................................................................................ 8

5.2.2 Section B – Experience .................................................................................................................................. 8

5.2.3 Section C – Project Team .............................................................................................................................. 9

5.2.4 Section D – Project Management and Quality Control ................................................................................. 9

5.2.5 Section E – Project Approach and Methodology ......................................................................................... 10

5.2.6 Section F – History of Similar Projects........................................................................................................ 10

5.2.7 Section G – Reputation of Firm ................................................................................................................... 10

5.2.8 Section H – Required Forms........................................................................................................................ 10

6 Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process............................................................................. 10

6.1 SELECTION PARTICIPANTS.................................................................................................................................... 10

6.2 EVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS ...................................................................................................................... 11

6.3 AWARD PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 12

7 General Conditions and Requirements.................................................................................. 13

7.1 TERMS OF CONTRACT........................................................................................................................................... 13

7.2 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.3 MINORITY BUSINESSES (MBE) OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES (DBE) ........................................................... 13

7.4 EXPENSE OF FIRM ................................................................................................................................................. 14

7.5 E-VERIFY ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

7.6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................................................... 14

7.7 INSURANCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

7.8 INDEMNIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................ 16

8 Appendix A – SOQ Submission Form ................................................................................... 17

9 Appendix B – Addendum and Anti-Collusion ...................................................................... 18

10 Appendix C – Template Master Agreement.......................................................................... 19

Union County, North Carolina

RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT

Union County, North Carolina

Request for Qualifications No. 2026-064

Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

Electronic Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) will be received by the Union County’s

Procurement Department until 11:00 AM EDT on May 28, 2026. Late submittals will not be

accepted.

Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Facilities Management, is seeking SOQs

from qualified firms to provide Architectural Services for various projects on an ‘as needed’ basis.

This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ). As a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), responding firms

are not required to submit price information nor work product with submittal packages.

Compliance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31 is required.

This solicitation is available electronically and may be downloaded from the following locations:

1. Download the Solicitation Documents from the Union County Website Union County

Procurement & Contract Management - Current Bids

2. Download the Solicitation Documents from the State of North Carolina eVP website:

North Carolina eVP - Solicitations (Search County of Union)

Union County (UC) reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and

to make such selection deemed in its best interest. With limited response, Union County

reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a

competitive procurement process.

Architectural services performed under this contract must be provided by or under the

responsible charge of a professional licensed in the State of North Carolina in accordance with

applicable statutes. Firms submitting qualifications must identify the North Carolina licensed

professional who will be responsible for the work performed under the contract.

The proposer shall provide the name, discipline, and North Carolina license number of the

responsible professional within the Statement of Qualifications.

Offerors are required to comply with the non-collusion requirements set forth in the Solicitation

Documents.

Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and

Small Businesses.

2 Submittal Details

2.1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE

All submittals, for the services specified, are to be received by the Union County

Procurement Department no later than 11:00 AM EDT on May 28, 2026, per the

Union County, North Carolina

RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

instructions below. Any submittals received after this date and time shall be rejected

without exception.

2.2 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The SOQ must be submitted electronically by using the following link: Union County

Submittal Portal.

The submittal, one complete document, must be signed by a person who is authorized to

bind the proposing Company. Instructions for preparing the SOQ are provided herein.

Select the Solicitation drop down arrow and choose this RFQ from the list. Complete the

form, upload the SOQ as one complete document and select submit. The maximum size

accepted is 20 MB. An email response will be sent to the address entered on the form as

your confirmation of receipt.

The submittal must be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the proposing

Company. Instructions for preparing the SOQ are provided herein.

Paper submissions will not be accepted.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that they have obtained all addenda prior to

submitting their SOQ.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for Union County to reimburse Offerors for any

expenses incurred in preparing a response to this request.

Union County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities and

to make such selection deemed in its best interest, to award to multiple vendors and to

cancel this RFQ.

2.3 SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS

Submittal questions will be due on or before 5:00 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, the primary

purpose is to provide participating Offerors with the opportunity to ask questions, in writing,

related to the RFQ. Addenda will be issued prior to due date to answer applicable

questions.

Submit questions by e-mail to Corey Brooks at corey.brooks@unioncountync.gov by the

deadline shown above. The email should identify the RFQ number and project title. All

questions and answers may be posted as addenda on Union County Website and/or North

Carolina eVP website

2.4 ADDENDA

Union County may modify the RFQ prior to the date fixed for submission of SOQs by the

issuance of an addendum.

Should an Offeror find discrepancies or omissions in this RFQ or any other documents provided

by Union County, the Offeror should immediately notify the County of such potential

discrepancy in writing via email as noted above.

Union County, North Carolina

RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

Any addenda to these documents shall be issued in writing. No oral statements,

explanations, or commitments by anyone shall be of effect unless incorporated in the

written addenda. Receipt of Addenda shall be acknowledged by the Offeror on Appendix

B, Addendum and Anti-Collusion form.

2.5 COMMUNICATION

All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions, responses

or any other matters related to this Request for Qualifications must be made only through

the Procurement Contact noted on the cover of this RFQ. A violation of this provision is

cause for the County to reject a Company’s SOQ. No contact regarding this document

with the Board of County Commissioners or other County employees is permitted and may

be grounds for disqualification.

3 INTRODUCTION

3.1 PURPOSE

Union County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms

interested in providing Architectural Services on an individual project basis for capital

projects including, but not limited to, those projects where the estimated expenditure of

public money is less than $500,000.00 and identified in the 2026 Union County Capital

Improvement Plan, (CIP), or subsequent amendments or updates to the CIP, 2026 Union

County Water Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), or subsequent amendments or updates to

the CIP. Union County reserves the right to negotiate with one or more parties and is not

obligated to enter into any contract with any respondent on any terms or conditions. Union

County may select up to four (4) qualified firms to provide Architectural Services described

in this RFQ. Union County reserves the right to seek professional services through a

separate RFQ for any project, whether identified or unidentified within the Master Plan or

CIP documents, at their discretion. The selected firm(s) shall provide work on an as-

needed basis upon assignment, by way of task order, from Union County. The selection

is not a guarantee that any minimum amount of Architectural Services will be assigned to

any specific firm and Union County reserves the right to re-institute the selection process

at any time.

A short list of firms may be made based on a review of the qualifications. At the discretion

of Union County, firms may be selected for interviews. Firms with relevant Architectural

Experience and qualifications as described above are encouraged to submit. The firm(s)

selected by the County shall provide Architectural Services on an as-needed basis, upon

assignment, by way of a written task order from Union County and may be assigned to

individual contracts. For each project assignment, the County will evaluate the

qualifications of the selected firms relative to the specific project and will initiate

negotiations with the firm determined to be the most qualified for that project.

Union County, North Carolina

RFQ 2026-064 Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects

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