RFQ: Construction Manager at Risk HCPS Bus Garage

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jan 14, 2026
Due:	Jan 28, 2026
Agency:	County of Henderson
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Memorandum To:

From:

Subject:

Date:

Interested Qualified Firms

Bryan W. Rhodes

Henderson County Capital Projects Director

RFQ: Construction Manager at Risk for the Henderson County Public Schools

Bus Garage Project

Flat Rock, NC

January 14, 2026

RFQ: Construction Manager at Risk

Henderson County is soliciting services from qualified Construction Managers, to provide services for a

new construction project, for the Henderson County Public Schools Bus Garage, located in Flat Rock,

NC. Interested qualified firms should submit sealed proposals, with 6 hard copies, for Construction

Manager at Risk, to the following address as detailed below, no later than 2:00pm on January 28, 2026

Bryan W. Rhodes

Henderson County Capital Projects Director

100 N. King St., Project Management

Hendersonville, NC, 28792

**Note** - It is the submitting firm’s responsibility to make sure the submittal reaches the owner,

by the date and time mentioned above. Henderson County is not responsible for any courier

service.

Proposed Scope of Service:

The selected CMR firm will work with Henderson County’s Project Management team, and the County’s

architect/design firm, LS3P, to complete the project. The services requested must be by a firm with

CMR experience and will be inclusive of both pre-construction and construction services.

Project Overview:

The overall project scope will include the new construction of a pre-manufactured metal building, along

with all necessary installation of all building systems components, including but not limited to HVAC,

plumbing, electrical, structural, electronic security, AV equipment, data, interior, and exterior finishes,

envelope/enclosure, and parking, associated with a yet to be finalized design criteria and scope, are to be

included in the project scope. A part of the CMR’s scope will be the necessary programming with

Henderson County and Henderson County Public Schools, in order to provide cost estimates and

schedules for project approval. Additionally, the CMR’s services will be to provide the necessary Pre-

Construction and Bid Administration for the bidding process and awarding of the trades, to ensure project

success.

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

**Although the exact cost for this project is yet to be determined, the estimated construction cost is 8-10

million dollars.

Format for Statements of Qualifications:

Each proposal submitted (6 hard copies), in response to this solicitation should address the following

elements:

1. A description of the professional qualifications of the firm and staff proposed for the

Construction Manager at Risk services. Clearly indicate the experience (with current and

previous firms) and roles of staff members. Include information about the firm’s Licensure in

North Carolina.

2. An explanation of the CMR’s approach to addressing the proposed scope of services outlined

in this document.

3. A brief description of projects completed that are similar in scope and size. For each project

listed, please include the name of the entity and the name, and contact information of the

person, who would be familiar with the work performed.

4. A schedule of hourly compensation rates for the proposed project team.

5. Additional references.

Please note, firms may submit prior work product that shows their competence as it relates to this

RFQ. However, firms may NOT submit work products or designs for the project described in this

RFQ. Firms can NOT submit an estimated total fee, total contract price, or an estimation of hours

involved in completing the project in response to this RFQ.

Selection Process:

Proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated by a not yet determined selection committee,

comprised of staff from Henderson County and Henderson County Public Schools. Each firm will be

evaluated based upon the following weighted criteria.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate the solicitations:

1. Evaluation of Project Team (20%)

2. Firm’s History and resource capability to perform and provide the required services (20%)

3. Previous descriptions of similar design projects (20%)

4. Ability to relate to project requirements per schedule of hourly compensation (20%)

5. Additional references. (20%)

As a general guide to prospective proposers, the Professional Services selection procedures adopted by

North Carolina, appropriately modified by Henderson County, will be employed in the selection process,

and weighed as noted above. All proposals must include all aspects of North Carolina law and Henderson

County policy. The owner may or may not interview potential candidates to assist in the selection process.

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

Standard of Award:

The standard of award for this Request for Qualifications will be based on the demonstrated competence

and qualifications of firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the new construction of

the Henderson County Public Schools Bus Garage. Proposals will be reviewed after opening and will be

ranked in order of choice based on selection criteria, at which point, contract negotiations will begin with

the most qualified firm. The County reserves the right to interview any or all firms, as it deems

necessary. Should negotiations fail with the initial qualified firm, the County may, at its discretion,

continue negotiations with lower ranked qualified firms. The County shall not be bound or in any way

obligated until both parties have executed a contract. The County reserves the right to delay the award of

a contract or to not award a contract.

Henderson County reserves the unqualified right to reject any and/or all statements of

qualifications, and to waive any informalities in so far as it is authorized to do so and further

specifically reserves the right to make the award in the best interest of the County. Qualified firms

interested in providing qualification statements or having questions for this project may contact

Bryan Rhodes @ brhodes@hendersoncountync.gov

CMR Requirements

The CMR shall contract directly with the County for all construction; shall publicly advertise as

prescribed in NCGS 143-129; and shall prequalify and accept bids from first tier sub-contractors for all

construction work under this section. The CMR shall use the prequalification process determined by the

County in accordance with NCGS 143-135.8, provided that the County and the CMR shall jointly

develop the assessment tool and criteria for the specific project, which include the prequalification

scoring and minimum required score for prequalification on the project (refer to Henderson County Pre-

Qualification Policy). The County shall require the CMR to submit its plan for compliance with NCGS

143-128.2 for approval by the County prior to soliciting bids for the project’s first-tier

subcontractors. The CMR and first tier contractors shall make a good faith effort to comply with NCGS

143-128.2, NCGS 143-128.4, and to recruit small business entities. The CMR shall act as Henderson

County’s fiduciary in handling and opening the bids.

Payment and Performance Bonds

The CMR shall provide Performance and Payment Bond issued and guaranteed by a North Carolina-

licensed insurer in the amount of 100% of an event’s estimated contract cost and the bond shall continue

throughout the contract execution period, from when the County issues a Notice to Proceed and Purchase

or Contract Order, until such time as the scope of work contained in the contract is completed as

determined by the County.

Bonds shall remain in effect until final acceptance of the project by the County or when final payment

becomes due for a County Purchase Order initiated project or until the County determines the bond may

be reduced or is no longer required. The Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be executed by

one or more surety companies legally authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina and shall

become effective upon the execution of the Purchase Order.

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Henderson County Capital Projects

100 North King Street, Project Management

Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

The surety bonds must be in the form as provided by Surety Association of America, the American

Institute of Architects (AIA-A312), Associated General Contractors of America, Engineers Joint Contract

Documents Committee, American Consulting Engineers Council, American Society of Civil Engineers,

and the Construction Specification Institute without any variations in the standard forms, or in any other

forms authorized by North Carolina General Statute.

Licensure

The CMR shall be a Licensed General Contractor in the State of North Carolina.

Compliance with Legal Requirements

This Procurement will be in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-128.1 and all applicable state and local laws,

and Owner policies and procedures.

Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses:

Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina Sections 143-128 and 143-131, the County encourages

and provides equal opportunity for Certified Minority and Women- Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

businesses to participate in all aspects of the County’s contracting and procurement programs.

For Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements, see Minority Business Participation Guidelines

posted under Doing Business with Henderson County at

https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/county/page/doing-business-henderson-county.

Terms and Conditions:

Any proposal submitted to Henderson County shall be deemed to include all the Terms and Conditions

shown in the document found online at

https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/henderson_county/page/42611/ter

ms_and_conditions_02.23.2022.pdf

These Terms and Conditions, which refer to a “purchase order”, shall be deemed to be included in any

contract entered into as a result of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”).

Any attempt by a proposed contracting party (the “Bidder”) under the RFQ to exclude any of these Terms

and Conditions shall cause any Proposal made in response to this RFQ to be deemed to be non-

responsive (unless Henderson County has notified the Bidder that the funding source for the goods or

work sought under this RFQ is not federal funds, in which case those provisions under number 15 of the

Terms and Conditions (and all subparts thereunder) may be excluded from a Proposal.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Title	Bid/RFP Closing Date	Bid/RFP Status	Files	View	Bid Awarded To
RFQ: Construction Manager at Risk HCPS Bus Garage	Wed 1/28/26	Open - accepting bids and proposals	Request for Qualifications	View Details

RFQ: Construction Manager at Risk HCPS Bus Garage

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