Renovation of Building 9 Early College High School - Construction Manager at Risk Services
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 94-26-1002 |
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| Solicitation Number: | 94-26-1002 |
| Project Title: | Renovation of Building 9 Early College High School - Construction Manager at Risk Services |
| Description: | Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from construction management at risk (CMAR) firms with expertise in the construction of higher education facilities. CMAR services include, but are not limited to, pre-construction and construction phase services for the renovation of building 9 on the main campus. The building will be home to an early college learning environment in partnership with Durham Public Schools. The project is anticipated to be primarily an interiors renovation project. However, there will be some exterior exercise space and ADA pathway improvements expected. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document. |
| Opening Date: | 3/11/2026 11:00 AM |
| Posted Date: | 2/17/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
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Solicitation Number
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94-26-1002
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Department
DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-03-11T11:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-02-16T15:41:24.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Construction Services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-02-25T05:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
Site visit is not mandatory
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Solicitation Type
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Owner
Kenisha Wright
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Description
Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from construction management at risk (CMAR) firms with expertise in the construction of higher education facilities. CMAR services include, but are not limited to, pre-construction and construction phase services for the renovation of building 9 on the main campus. The building will be home to an early college learning environment in partnership with Durham Public Schools. The project is anticipated to be primarily an interiors renovation project. However, there will be some exterior exercise space and ADA pathway improvements expected. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
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Request for Qualifications:
94-26-1002
Title: Renovation of Building 9 Early College High School -
Construction Manager at Risk Services
Issue Date: February 16, 2026
Due Date: March 11, 2026
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Kenisha Wright
Procurement Specialist
jonesky@durhamtech.edu / 919-536-7200 x1014
Scott McEntee
Program Manager
smcentee@35n.com / 919-600-9826
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Background ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 RFQ Timeline .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Pre-Submittal Site Review .......................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information .................................................................... 4
1.7 Rights to Submitted Material ..................................................................................................... 4
1.8 Communications ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.9 Respondent Expenses ................................................................................................................ 4
2.QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE................................................................ ........................................................7
2.1 Request for Qualifications: Required Document Format. ........................................................7
2.2 Qualification Package Documents. ............................................................................................9
3.PROPOSAL EVALUATION.................................................................... ......................................................10
3.1 Evaluation Process ...................................................................... ............................................10
3.2 Evaluation Criteria.....................................................................................................................10
4.SCOPE OF SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Project Design team ..................................................................................................................12
4.2 Project Budget and Funding.......................................................................................................12
4.3 Project Schedule .......................................................................................................................12
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from
construction management at risk (CMAR) firms with expertise in the construction of higher education
facilities. CMAR services include, but are not limited to, pre-construction and construction phase services
for the renovation of building 9 on the main campus. The building will be home to an early college learning
environment in partnership with Durham Public Schools. The project is anticipated to be primarily an
interiors renovation project. However, there will be some exterior exercise space and ADA pathway
improvements expected. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
Information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North Carolina
electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at: https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individuals:
Contact Name
Contact Title
Email address
Kenisha Wright
Procurement Specialist
jonesky@durhamtech.edu
Scott McEntee
Program Manager
smcentee@35n.com
Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered. Questions concerning this RFQ will be received
until March 4, 2026, at 11 am, at which time no future questions will be accepted. A summary of all
questions and answers will be issued in the form of an addendum on March 6, 2026, 3 pm. Any questions
that arise concerning any requirement that is unclear or objectionable must be submitted electronically.
1.2 Background
The project is a joint effort between Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech), Durham Public
Schools (DPS), and Duke University Health System (DUHS). The program will expand the existing middle
college, serving 11th and 12th grade students, to supporting 9th through 12th grade students. The early
college will occupy most of Building 9 once the health sciences program currently occupying the space
moves to the new health sciences building currently under construction.
The existing two-story building was built in 1997. The building is located at 1700 Cooper Street on Durham
Tech’s main campus. The total area is 51,102 SF.
1.3 RFQ Timeline
Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. Durham Tech
reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the needs of the project. All
times shown are Eastern Standard Time (EST):
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RFQ Process
Advertise RFQ
Pre-submittal Site Review
Questions Due
Question Responses
Qualification Submission
Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)
Shortlist Notification (anticipated)
Interviews (anticipated)
Selection Announcement (anticipated)
Date & Time
02/16/2026
02/25/2026 @ 10 am
03/04/2026 by 11 am
03/06/2026 by 3 pm
03/11/2026 by 11 am
03/16/2026
03/17/2026
Week of 03/30/2026 tbd
Week of 04/20/2026 tbd
1.4 Pre-Submittal Site Review
An optional pre-submittal site review is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10 am at Building
9, 1700 Cooper St, Durham, NC 27703 on Durham Tech’s main campus. Please meet outside of building 9
and plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance to sign-in.
1.5 Questions and Clarifications
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by Durham Tech not later than the
date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline. Durham Tech shall issue an addendum to respond to the
inquiries received, if any, and shall be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), at:
https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/
No information, instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any college personnel or consultant,
whether made in response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered
authoritative or binding. Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an
addendum to this RFQ.
It is important that all contractors submitting to this RFQ periodically check the North Carolina electronic
Vendor Portal (eVP) for any addenda. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed, signed, and included in the RFQ response.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individuals:
Contact Name
Contact Title
Email address
Kenisha Wright
Procurement Specialist
jonesky@durhamtech.edu
Scott McEntee
Program Manager
smcentee@35n.com
Questions submitted via telephone will not be answered.
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1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be submitted in PDF
format. Limit proposals to a maximum of 20 pages, file size < 20 MB. This page limit excludes a transmittal
letter, title page, table of contents and Durham Tech addendums. The page limit includes any unsolicited
supplementary information such as corporate brochures, etc.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the NC eVP site: https://evp.nc.gov/
Contractors must respond to the entire Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any incomplete proposal may be
eliminated from competition at the discretion of Durham Tech. The College reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals for any reason and to waive any informality it deems in its best interest.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that their proposal is submitted as per the instructions
specified in this Section 1.6 by the due date and time specified in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline.
1.7 Rights to Submitted Material
All qualification packages and supporting materials, as well as correspondence relating to this RFQ, shall
become the property of Durham Tech. The content of all submittals will be held confidential until the
selection of the contractor is made. Qualifications will be reviewed by the Evaluation Committee, as well
as other College staff and project design team members. Any proprietary data must be clearly marked. In
submitting qualifications, each submitting firm agrees that the College may reveal any trade secret
materials contained in such submittal to all College staff involved in the selection process and to any
outside consultant or other third party who serves on the Evaluation Committee. Qualification submittals
marked entirely as “confidential”, “proprietary”, or “trade secret” will be considered non-responsive and
will be removed from the evaluation process.
1.8 Communications
All communications of any nature regarding this RFQ with any Durham Tech staff, evaluation committee
members or outside consultants hired for the project, are forbidden from the time the solicitation is
publicly posted until award. Questions must be submitted in writing to the individual designated in Section
1.1 Purpose, prior to the deadline provided in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline. Violation of this provision may
result in the company’s proposal being removed from consideration.
1.9 Respondent Expenses
Durham Tech will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any Firm in the development of a
response to this Request for Qualifications or any other activities associated with this procurement
including but not limited to any onsite (or otherwise) interviews and/or presentations, and/or
supplemental information provided, submitted, or given to Durham Tech and/or its representatives.
Further, the College shall reserve the right to cancel the work described herein prior to issuance and
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