RFQ: Addendum #1 Multiple Elementary School Additions and Renovations

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jan 6, 2026
Due:	Jan 15, 2026
Agency:	Gaston County Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

for

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES

RFQ# 20251215

Multiple Elementary School

Additions and Renovations

ADDENDUM NO. 1

January 2, 2026

Question & Answer Log:

1. Question: Will each school be awarded independently, or will both (Belmont Central

Elementary School & New Hope Elementary School) be awarded as part of one

contract?

Response: It is the intent of Gaston County Schools (GCS) to award both schools to

one construction firm to provide Construction Management At-Risk Services.

2. Question: Would we be able to receive more clarification on the overall design

schedule? When would documents be available for the CMAR to start subcontractor

bidding?

Response: The design schedule is anticipated to last 9 to 10 months, beginning this

January, and may include early bid periods as needed with input from the CM. Also,

refer to the response to Question 10.

3. Question: Is there an anticipated move-in date or semester that the district is targeting

to open the new additions and/or renovations at each school? If not, is the district

targeting both schools be built concurrently or would one start and then another one start

when the first one finishes?

Response: It is the intent for both projects to be designed and for preconstruction

services to be provided at the same time. At this time, dates for substantial and final

completion have not been determined, and it has not yet been determined if both

schools will be under construction at the same time. GCS may be interested in learning

more about the advantages and disadvantages of constructing both at the same time vs.

constructing one and then the other. GCS is also interested in input from the CM on the

overall construction schedule and phasing that will be most advantageous to the district.

4. Question: Is there an approximate square footage that the district is targeting each of

the additions?

Response: At this time, there is no approximate square footage target for the additions

at either school. However, GCS is anticipating up to a 10-classroom addition at each

school, plus other additions of assembly spaces at each school to accommodate the

increase in student enrollment.

5. Question: Does the district have a standard contract that they use for CMAR

projects? Will it be an AIA Contract or another form of contract?

Response: GCS will enter into an agreement recommended by their legal counsel. The

Contract will likely be a modified version of the AIA A133 - 2019 Standard Form of

Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor, along with the

AIA A201 - 2017 General Conditions, and GCS Supplement Conditions.

6. Question: Will you be selecting the same GC for both? Or 2 separate GC’s (1 for each

project)?

Response: See response to Question 1.

7. Question: What is schedule/intended construction timeline for each project? Will both

be under construction concurrently? Or one after the other?

Response: See response to Question 3.

8. Question: Max pages less than 40 double-sided (80 pages of content)- does that

include dividers, cover, cover letter, and forms that are required?

Response: The maximum page count does not include dividers, front or back covers,

cover letter, table of contents, or any of the required forms.

9. Question: Sample work product- are you looking for an example from a previous project

or is this intended to be a sample for your proposed projects?

Response: The sample work products requested should be from your previous K-12

projects. GCS and our design team will be most interested to see cost estimates and

construction schedule examples from previous addition/renovation or on-site

replacement projects.

10. Question: When do you anticipate construction to start on both of these? June/July ’26?

Response: GCS and the design team will want CM input on this; however, beginning

construction with early site and enabling packages by mid-summer 2026 may be an

option the district would like to explore.

11. Question: Section 3 Submission Requirements/Instructions, Part 2 “Experience of Firm

and References”, item e. says to “Provide a brief photographic and written overview of

similar work in Education Design.” Can you provide more information as to the

information desired here? With the information provided in item c, we are to expand on

similar work for no less than 3 similar projects. Is this a location to expand on

opportunities that are not within the last 5 years? Please clarify.

Response: The information requested in Section 3, item e. can be thought of as

showcasing the remainder of your relevant portfolio in education design, focusing on K-

12, projects most relevant to this RFQ, and can certainly include projects older than

those completed within the last 5 years.

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

RFQ: Addendum #1 Multiple Elementary School Additions and Renovations

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