RFQ: Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition and Rebuild of South Point High School Press Box and Concession Stand
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Agency: | Gaston County Public Schools |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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GCS is requesting the qualifications of architectural/engineering firms (Firms) for architectural and engineering services for demolition of existing press box/concession stand located in Gaston County, North Carolina. The new building will fit in the existing structure’s footprint.
Key Dates
January 12, 2026 - The RFQ was first announced in local newspapers
February 9, 2026 0 2:00 pm EST - The last day for the Firm to submit the RFQ to GCS
February 2026 - Selected Firms may be invited to interview with a GCS committee for this RFQ response
February 2026 - GCS plans to make a selection for a qualified Firm
March 2026 - Anticipated procurement award to Firm by GCS Board of Education
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Request for Qualifications
Architectural and Engineering Services for
Demolition and Rebuild of Press Box /
Concession Stand
January 12, 2026
Gaston County Schools
Attn: Matt Odom
Project Manager
941 Osceola Street
Gastonia, NC 28053-1397
Table of Contents
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Advertisement and Overview ...........................................................................................3
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Key Dates..........................................................................................................................3
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Submission Requirements .................................................................................................3
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Evaluation Components.....................................................................................................6
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General Conditions ...........................................................................................................7
5.1 Proposal/Qualifications Confidentiality ............................................................................7
5.2 Minority & Woman Owned Business Enterprises Participation .......................................7
5.3 Required Insurance............................................................................................................7
5.4 Contract Award .................................................................................................................8
5.5 Additional Terms & Conditions ........................................................................................8
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1 Advertisement and Overview
Advertisement
Beginning on January 12, 2026, Gaston County Schools (GCS) made the following
announcement on its website:
“Gaston County Schools is accepting responses from firms to a “Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition and Rebuild of Press Box
/ Concession Stand. Information is available at www.gaston.k12.nc.us/currentRFQ.
Overview
GCS is requesting the qualifications of architectural/engineering firms (Firms) for architectural
and engineering services for demolition of existing press box/concession stand located in Gaston
County, North Carolina. The new building will fit in the existing structure’s footprint.
2 Key Dates
January 12, 2026 − The RFQ was first announced in local newspapers
February 9, 2026 − 2:00 pm EST – The last day for the Firm to submit the RFQ to GCS
February 2026 – Selected Firms may be invited to interview with a GCS committee for this RFQ
response
February 2026 − GCS plans to make a selection for a qualified Firm
March 2026 – Anticipated procurement award to Firm by GCS Board of Education
3 Submission Requirements
Firms submitting their qualifications for Gaston County Schools (GCS) projects must follow the
format below. Material must be in 8 1/2 x 11-inch format. Submittals shall include divider tabs
labeled with the boldfaced headers below; e.g., the first tab would be entitled “Letter of Interest”,
the second tab “Firm Information”, etc. All cost incurred in the preparation and submission of
the RFQ shall be covered by the Firm. Double-sided printing is encouraged. Provide one (1)
original and five (5) copies.
At a minimum the RFQ should include the following:
A. Letter of Interest
Submit a letter of interest, including a brief description of the firm’s overall
qualifications to perform the work successfully. This letter should introduce the Firm
(team) or individual and must be signed by a representative of the Firm with
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authorization to sign contracts.
a. If submitting as a team, note which team member (company) is the prime
consultant or lead joint venture partner, or if it will be a prime-sub
consultant(s) contractual relationship
b. Identify primary contact person for your Firm (team).
B. Firm Information
Name of Firm, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, home page
URL, type of Firm (i.e. corporation), and North Carolina business license number.
Provide a brief history of the Firm including the year the Firm was established as
presently organized. Include total number of staff by job category, and registration.
Include a company profile that list the primary services (disciplines) offered. Identify
location of the office that will be responsible for the implementation of services
provided to GCS.
C. Sub-Consultants
Provide an organizational chart showing the relationship between team members.
Describe Firm information for each sub-consultant including a company profile,
contact information, years in business, number of employees, and location of the sub-
consultant office that will be responsible for the implementation of services provided
to GCS.
D. Resumes
Identify the key personnel you anticipate working on the project(s); providing
resumes outlining area(s) of expertise, role on project, number of years employed by
Firm along with total years of direct experience, and professional licensing
information. Experience while employed at another Firm must be clearly identified.
Resumes should represent projects conducted during the last 5 years.
E. Project Experience
Provide a list of similar projects that your Firm has designed and constructed.
a. Project name
b. Owner name and address
c. Contact person, phone number, and e-mail address
d. Provide written references from project owner
e. Service provided
f. Size of project in square feet
g. Project cost
h. Change order cost in dollars and percentage of the total construction cost.
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Identify what amount of the change orders were due to owner’s requests.
i. Completion date
j. Contractor/construction manager
k. Brief description of the project and unique attributes
l. MWBE Participation including dollar amount and percentages (both your Firm
and the contractor’s participation)
m. Photographs of the projects listed
F. Cost Control
Outline cost estimating procedure, at what phases of the project, and to what detail
cost estimates are complete. Describe your procedures related to project cost
containment, value engineering, and lifecycle cost, as part of your planning and
design considerations.
G. Quality Assurance
Outline the coordination process between the architect/engineer and consultants.
Describe the review process to assure plans, specifications are complete and accurate
prior to putting the documents out to bid.
H. Diversity
If Firm is designated as a Minority/Woman owned Business Enterprise, include
appropriate documentation pertaining to NC Statewide Uniform Certification
(SWUC). Describe methods Firm utilizes to ensure participation of Minority/Women
owned businesses.
I. Financial/Legal
Provide financial statements for the last two years. Include a statement of the Firm’s
insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability errors and
omissions, automobile, and workers’ compensation carried by the Firm. Describe any
legal action brought against the Firm in the past five years and the resolution of the
action if a final determination has been made.
J. Declaration
Submit a declaration under penalty of perjury by an authorized corporate officer or
principal, stating that reasonable diligence has been used in preparation of the
Statement of Qualifications submitted in response to the RFQ and that all information
provided is true, correct, and complete.
Submit the complete qualifications submission in paper format to the following address no
later than 2:00 pm on February 9, 2026:
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