ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description
Town of Apex
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for
Architectural and Engineering Services
The Town of Apex is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional and engineering
services for the design and construction of a permanent stage with a roof, pivoting wood slat wall,
conditioned storage, unconditioned storage, and ramps with lighting and sound options. The intent of
this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit a SOQ from architectural firms qualified and interested
in the project. The Town of Apex plans to select a firm to design and produce construction documents,
provide estimates, and perform construction administration services for the project using the Design-
Bid-Build delivery method.
Scope of Work
The work elements may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Programming – Communicate with the town representatives to determine needs and develop
program and budget
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Document Development
• Minor Site Plan and Construction Plan approvals through Town of Apex
• Provide Estimating Services
• Bid Phase Services
• Construction Administration Services and Project Closeout
For more information regarding the scope, please contact Lisa Raschke at lisa.raschke@apexnc.org
Requirements
• Interested firms must submit three (3) written and bound responses and one electronic PDF
copy by 12:00 PM EST on May 7, 2026. The electronic PDF copy should be submitted on a single
USB drive with the bound copies.
Written responses and USB drive must be delivered to:
John M. Brown Community Center
Subject: Permanent Stage on Town Hall Campus
Attention: Lisa Raschke, PMP
63 Hunter Street
PO Box 250
Apex, NC 27502
TOWN OF APEX
The Peak of Good Living
PO Box 250 Apex, NC 27502
www.apexnc.org
• USB drive should only contain the one PDF file, and if other info is on the drive, the submittal
and firm will be disqualified. Both the written copies and USB drive must be received by the
deadline above. Responses received after the deadline above will not be accepted or
considered.
• None of the items submitted will be returned.
• Responses submitted must be concise and address the objectives requested.
• Responses shall be limited to a maximum of 15 single-sided pages, including items 1 through 10
below
• Statement of Qualifications shall address the following, at a minimum, and should conform to
the following numbering system:
1. Letter of transmittal identifying contact person
2. Statement substantiating firm’s understanding of project objectives and task assignments
3. Company background and history
A. A brief history of the firm
B. Resumes of the principals
C. Firm’s NC license number
4. List similar design work performed by the company over the last 5 years
A. Include, at a minimum: size, scope, cost, location, dates, time adherence, and owner
contact
5. Identify the proposed project architect (person directly responsible for the design and
production of working documents) and the proposed principal-in-charge and/or project
manager (if different from the project architect)
A. Include five projects the proposed project architect completed in the last five (5) years.
For each project, include size, scope, cost, location, owner contacts, date completed
versus original scheduled completion date, final actual cost versus initial budget, and
percent of change orders issued for the project. Projects listed in Number 4 above may
be included.
B. Include resumes of project architect and principal-in-charge and/or project manager
6. List the firm/consultant and individual(s) who will perform or be responsible for the close
supervision of the following design work:
A. Architectural Design
B. Civil Engineering (including landscaping)
C. Structural Engineering
D. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Fire Protection
7. Provide three (3) client references (other than items 4 and 5 above). Local Government
references are preferred. Provide one reference from a financial institution. Provide firm’s
financial statement.
8. Describe previous litigation or arbitration in which your firm has been involved and the
outcome during the past five (5) years.
9. Describe your firm’s approach to construction administration. How will you ensure that the
contractor meets the owner’s objectives in terms of schedule, cost control, and quality
control? List the person who will be providing construction administration and include their
resume.
10. State any history or present condition that would put the firm in a conflict of interest in the
design and/or construction of the project. Attach any supporting material to your response.
Selection and Award
The Town of Apex anticipates interviewing one or more firms before making a final selection.
The Town of Apex shall select the most qualified firm and reserves the right to reject any and all
responses based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstrated understanding of the project
2. Demonstrated experience with public facilities
3. Accessibility to the project site
4. Ability of the firm to meet the project schedule and remain within the budget
5. Such other appropriate information as the Town deems advisable
The Town of Apex will award the contract to the selected firm based on successful negotiation of the fee
for this work. If unsuccessful, the Town may enter negotiations and award the contract to another
qualified firm.
The Town of Apex is not responsible for any costs incurred by Firms in preparing, submitting, or
presenting their SOQ’s.
Questions:
Please submit all questions by email to:
Lisa Raschke, PMP
Town of Apex
lisa.raschke@apexnc.org
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
