RFQ Sports Complex Design and Engineering

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Mar 20, 2025
Due:	Apr 21, 2025
Agency:	Davidson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	2503007
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Bid Number:	2503007
Bid Title:	RFQ Sports Complex Design and Engineering
Category:	RFQ's
Status:	Open

Description:

Davidson County, NC is seeking a qualified firm to provide programing, design, and construction phase

services for a 130-acre Sports Complex in Southmont, North Carolina. Services may include surveying,

programing, sizing, design, permitting, consultation, presentations and A/E related services. The purpose of the

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to generally describe the work desired by the County and to invite qualified

persons or firms to submit written descriptions of their qualifications and proposed approach for providing that

work.

All firms submitting proposals must have demonstrated experience and expertise in large Sports Complex

design and construction administration services. Experience within the previous five (5) years is preferred.

Davidson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and local, minority, female owned and small businesses

are encouraged to submit proposals. Respondents to this Request for Qualifications shall be licensed to practice

architecture or engineering within the State of North Carolina. Statements submitted with license applications

pending shall not be considered responsive.

Responses to this request shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined herein. From the

proposals received, Davidson County will conduct a competitive Qualifications Based Selection Process to

identify the best-qualified firm with which to negotiate a contract, this will be following §143-64.31.

Project Description

The site/address of the Sports Complex shall be close to 411 River Oaks Lane, Lexington NC or GPS

coordinates 80.2788033°W, 35.6609236°N ( -80.2788033° , 35.6609236°). This is a 125+/- acre site sitting along

Owen Road, Southmont, NC. Please see the current master plan, attached.

Please provide 1 original (marked as such) and 6 copies (marked as such) of your written response to this

request for qualifications by:

2:00 P. M., April 21, 2025 to: Dwayne Childress, Support Services Director.

Publication Date/Time:

3/20/2025 11:00 AM

Publication Information:

ONLINE

Closing Date/Time:

4/21/2025 2:00 PM

Bid Opening Information:

PUBLIC

Contact Person:

For all purchasing questions, please contact Dwayne Childress, Support Services Director, County of Davidson
at 336-242-2030.

Download Available:

https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/

Plan & Spec Available:

See attached

Business Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Qualifications:

Qualifications- Specific Criteria:
1. Resumes for project manager, all design team members and construction inspectors of projects
a. Overall education/ background
b. Positive professional references (minimum of three)
c. Proven former client satisfaction
d. Recent litigation issues (past seven years)
e. Any formal dispute resolution issues (past seven years)
2. Submittal
a. Demonstrated interest in this project
b. Responsiveness to this proposal
3. Organizational depth
a. Backup capability relative to key personnel
b. Summarize your team’s unique qualifications for this project
4. Management Plan
a. An organizational structure and management plan highly responsive to the needs and interests of
Davidson County
5. Other Requirements
a. A statement of commitment to enter into the work promptly, if selected, by engaging qualified
consultants and assigning the persons named in the proposal along with adequate staff to meet
the requirements of the work
b. Other issues/ interests of the selection committee members
c. Minority Business Participation - a statement of good faith to assist Davidson County in the
achievement of M/WBE goals and objectives (currently 10% percent of total project financial
obligation)

Special Requirements:

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals should be limited to a maximum of 30 pages single-sided (15 pages double-sided) with a minimum
font size of 12. Advertising material should not be included in the proposal and will not be considered in the
selection process. All proposals will become the property of Davidson County and will be evaluated to
determine which firm is best qualified to meet the County’s requirements. Davidson County reserves the right
to waive any informality in any submittal and to reject any or all submittals

Miscellaneous:

The work will be done in phases. The plan would be to finish with all construction by Spring 2028.

The Board of Commissioners will the allocate funds toward this Project. A committee of individuals interested
in the project may interview qualified firms responding to this RFQ in the 4th quarter of FY 2024-2025, and will
select a firm to recommend to Board of County Commissioners for final approval and award of contract

Of the completed projects, (projects currently under construction will not be reviewed) please include the
following:

RFQ Sports Complex Design and Engineering

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