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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
For LEED and Green Globes commissioning








RTP Campus
Renovations

NCCCS# 3050
















RFQ Closing Time:  October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.


Part 1  Submittal Requirements


	Section No.	Section Name

	Section I	Requests for Qualifications
		
Section II 	Statement of Qualifications (SoQ) Content Requirements

		Section III	Available Project Information

		Section IV	Sample SoQ Evaluation Form








INTENT

The intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SoQ), in accordance with the requirements described in this RFQ, for the following:

Professional Commissioning Agent (CxA) services for LEED and Green Globes commissioning of the renovation of two existing buildings on the RTP campus to incorporate the Biotech Capstone RTP. Renovation to include the existing clean room to accommodate a real-world aseptic lab as well as a plant sciences lab for the degree program. There are also other miscellaneous renovations including wood slat ceiling replacement, student services office rework, and science lab upgrades. Site work to include a new surface lot for industry parking and infrastructure for a grant funded greenhouse. 

B.	A Qualification and Performance analysis process will be employed for this selection. The successful Firm(s) will be those who show successful experience in the scope and types of work proposed.
C.	The successful Firm will be required to enter into a fixed fee contract utilizing the Wake Technical Community College Professional Services Agreement.
D.	Wake Technical Community College encourages participation by Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms and supports efforts to ensure and promote opportunities for SBE firms.
DEFINITIONS

The Owner means Trustees, officers, and/or employees of Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC.

"Firm" means the person or firm responding to this RFQ.

"Statement of Qualifications (SoQ)" means the submission received from a Firm in response to this RFQ.

"Request for Qualifications" or "RFQ" means this entire document, including all of the documents and any addenda thereto issued before the RFQ closing time.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION

SoQs will be received at the Southern Wake Campus  Building T, Suite 201  up to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, (the RFQ closing time) by:

Mrs. Sarah Burnette
Project Manager  Design & Construction
Wake Technical Community College
Building T, Suite 201
4723 Advantage Way
Raleigh, NC  27603


SoQs submitted via fax or e-mail are not acceptable and will not be considered.

Firms will be evaluated on experience and qualifications.  Fee related information is not requested and will not be used in the evaluation process.

On the envelope clearly indicate the name of the Firm and the name of Project for which the SoQ is being submitted for.

Refer to Section II - SoQ Content Requirements, for details.

There will not be a "public opening" of the SoQs with Firms present.

COST OF SUBMISSION AND OWNERSHIP OF SoQs

Wake Technical Community College is not responsible for any costs incurred by Firms in preparing, submitting, or presenting their SoQs.

All SoQs become the property of Wake Technical Community College upon submission and will not be returned.

THE SERVICES AND THE SCHEDULE

The Scope of Work to be provided under the contract is specified in Section III, Part 1. of the RFQ.

Tentative schedule objectives for the project are as follow:

Commissioning Selection	2 months
Project Design	8 - 10 months
Construction	12-14 months

Minimum qualification requirements

Firms must be a licensed/registered firm in the State of North Carolina in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and with no ties to industry product or equipment. Commissioning provider shall possess one or more recognized commissioning certifications such as CxA, BCxP, QCxP/QCP, CBCP, NEBB CxCP, or approved equivalent.


Firms must have Professional Liability Insurance coverage. Limits shall be determined prior to award of the design contract(s).
 
EVALUATION Process

The evaluation team will be comprised of representatives of Wake Technical Community College and others, as deemed appropriate by the college.

Firms are deemed to understand and agree that the SoQs submitted by them will be used by the evaluation team in determining, according to the evaluation team's sole and best judgment and discretion, the Firms who are best qualified to provide the required services.


9.	PRERFQ meeting 

		N/A

        Inquiries

Inquires for this RFQ are to be submitted on or about 9/21/26 (two weeks from the RFQ deadline. This will allow the PM to review the question(s) and have ample time to submit responses one week prior to RFQ due date) and directed to the following person via email:

Sarah Burnette
Project Manager  Design & Construction
Wake Technical Community College
HYPERLINK "mailto:sburnette1@waketech.edu"sburnette1@waketech.edu 



END OF SECTION







1.	INTENT

 A.	This Section specifies in detail, the form and minimum content requirements for information required to be submitted in each SoQ.

 B.	Firms may, at their discretion, include additional information which they consider relevant to ensure a full and proper evaluation, provided that the specified maximum allowable number of pages is not exceeded.

2.		FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

Limit SoQ submission to a maximum of 15 pages, sized 8" x 11" or equivalent (e.g. 11" x 17" fold out sheets for charts, schedules, etc. count as a single page, any other use of 11 x 17 sheets counts as two pages). A page shall be considered to have printing only on one side. A sheet printed on both sides shall be considered as two pages. This page limit excludes a transmittal letter, title page, and table of contents. The page limit includes resumes of key personnel and any unsolicited supplementary information such as corporate brochures, etc.

Organize the SoQ submission to clearly and succinctly present the required information. Use the main headings and present the information in the order provided in Section IV - SoQ Evaluation Form.

Provide three (3) complete hard copies of the SoQ and one (1) electronic copy on USB drive.

3.		CORPORATE PROFILE

 A.	Provide general information about the Firm, which need not be specific to this RFQ.  Include history of the Firm, years in business, office locations, number and experience of staff, types of services provided and specialist areas of expertise. State the size of the Firm, including all offices, and size and skills/expertise of specific offices where the services will be provided.


4.	PROPOSED PRIME CONSULTANT AND SUBCONSULTANT TEAM

 A.	Firms must demonstrate in their SoQ that they, together with their sub-consultants (as needed), have the capacity available to commit to managing and performing all the consulting services and producing all of the deliverables required for this particular project, within the required project schedule. Capacity includes sufficient qualified staff resources, technology and equipment.

 B.	If a sub-consultant is proposed, Firms must assemble and identify in their SoQ their roles and responsibilities.

 C.	If proposed, Firms must indicate whether each of the sub-consultants will be resourced through the Firm's own staff or through sub-consultant.







Provide, for the Firm and for each proposed sub-consultant firm:

Name of firm, head office address, telephone number  if joint venture, whether special or ongoing relationship.

If different from the above, the firms branch, regional or other office address, and telephone number at the location from which most of the services will be performed. 

Name, position, office address, telephone number, and e-mail address of firms primary contact person for purposes of this RFQ.

Name(s) of firms principal(s) and their professional credentials.

Names of key personnel proposed to be committed to the project. Identify their role (e.g. team leader, lead designer