Request for Qualifications - Dix Park Design-Build Services for Building Stabilization and Demolition

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jan 5, 2026
Due:	Feb 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	274-DixParkDesign-BuildServices
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Solicitation Number:	274-DixParkDesign-BuildServices
Project Title:	Request for Qualifications - Dix Park Design-Build Services for Building Stabilization and Demolition
Description:	Professional Design-Build Services for the Dix Park Buildings Abatement, Demolition and Stabilization Project (the Project) including, but not limited to, the architectural and engineering services necessary to describe, design and permit the work, the labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct or implement the work, the project management and construction management services necessary to manage the work, and other related services. The Project generally involves evaluating, abating and stabilizing 20 buildings with an estimated combined total area of nearly 500,000 square feet (SF) such that the buildings do not deteriorate or experience significant mold growth during the period between stabilization to the point when the City and or partners begin renovating the buildings for adaptive reuse. The Project also includes abating and demolishing approximately 17 buildings with an estimated combined area of 400,000SF and determining a strategy to address the utility systems that remain.
Opening Date:	2/13/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	1/6/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-DixParkDesign-BuildServices	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-02-13T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-01-05T17:26:54.0000000Z	Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Eric Regensburger Senior Planner Email: eric.regensburger@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Nikolai Merza
Description Professional Design-Build Services for the Dix Park Buildings Abatement, Demolition and Stabilization Project (the Project) including, but not limited to, the architectural and engineering services necessary to describe, design and permit the work, the labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct or implement the work, the project management and construction management services necessary to manage the work, and other related services. The Project generally involves evaluating, abating and stabilizing 20 buildings with an estimated combined total area of nearly 500,000 square feet (SF) such that the buildings do not deteriorate or experience significant mold growth during the period between stabilization to the point when the City and or partners begin renovating the buildings for adaptive reuse. The Project also includes abating and demolishing approximately 17 buildings with an estimated combined area of 400,000SF and determining a strategy to address the utility systems that remain.

Attachments DixParkDBServicesRFQ.pdf (445.03 KB) Appendix IV Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design-Builder.pdf (715.84 KB) Appendix V Dix Park Utility Infrastructure Master Plan_red.pdf (4.75 MB)

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Request for Qualifications # 274-DixParkDesign-BuildServices

Title: Dix Park Design-Build Services for Building

Stabilization and Demolition

Issue Date: Friday, January 5, 2026

Due Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, not later than 5:00PM EST

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Parks

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Eric Regensburger

Senior Planner

Email: eric.regensburger@raleighnc.gov

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 3

1.1. Purpose .............................................................................................. 3

1.2. Background ........................................................................................ 3

1.3. RFQ Timeline ..................................................................................... 4

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference ................................................................. 4

1.5. Questions ........................................................................................... 5

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information ............................ 5

1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities......................................... 6

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material ............................................................. 6

1.9. Communications ................................................................................ 6

1.10. Lobbying............................................................................................. 6

1.11. Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 7

1.12. Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 8

1.13. Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 8

2. Qualifications Package .............................................................................. 8

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format ................... 8

2.2. Hourly Rates ...................................................................................... 9

2.3. Qualifications Package Documents ................................................ 10

3. Proposal Evaluation ................................................................................. 11

3.1. Evaluation Criteria............................................................................ 11

3.2. Final Selection ................................................................................. 11

3.3. Notice to Proposers Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions ............. 11

3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..11

4. Scope of Services ..................................................................................... 12

Appendix I – Hourly Rate Schedule................................................................... 13

Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire .............................................................. 14

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions)................................... 15

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ................................................. 16

Appendix IV – Sample Agreement.......................................................... attachment

Appendix V – Utility Infrastructure Master Plan ................................. attachment

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firm(s) with which to contract for the

following services:

Professional Design-Build Services for the Dix Park Buildings Abatement, Demolition

and Stabilization Project (the Project) including, but not limited to, the architectural and

engineering services necessary to describe, design and permit the work, the labor,

materials and equipment necessary to construct or implement the work, the project

management and construction management services necessary to manage the work,

and other related services.

The Project generally involves evaluating, abating and stabilizing 20 buildings with an

estimated combined total area of nearly 500,000 square feet (SF) such that the

buildings do not deteriorate or experience significant mold growth during the period

between stabilization to the point when the City and or partners begin renovating the

buildings for adaptive reuse. The Project also includes abating and demolishing

approximately 17 buildings with an estimated combined area of 400,000SF and

determining a strategy to address the utility systems that remain.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North

Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Eric Regensburger

Email Address

Eric.regensburger@raleighnc.gov

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas

in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care

facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild

climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh

a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best

practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will

protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural

and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for

neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,

citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and

encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century

staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement

and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

In July 2015, the City of Raleigh purchased the Dix property from the State of North Carolina.

The purchase of the 308-acre site included 85 buildings, which totaled approximately 1.2

million square feet of building space. As part of the purchase agreement, the City leased

back most buildings to the State of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human

Services (DHHS). DHHS occupied most of the buildings in Dix Park until October 31, 2025,

at which time DHHS vacated its operation on the campus. With the take-over of the buildings

and infrastructure systems, the City is advancing the recommendations of the Dix Park

Master Plan by decommissioning utilities, abating hazardous materials, demolishing buildings

and other facilities not identified for adaptive reuse, and stabilizing buildings selected for

adaptive reuse.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The

City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the

needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process

RFQ Date

Date and time

Friday, January 5, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference

(if required)

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2pm

Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive

Deadline for written questions

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

Evaluation Meeting

(anticipated)

Interviews

(if required)

Friday, January 23, 2026, 2pm

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5pm

Friday, February 13, 2026, 5pm

Friday, February 20, 2026

Anticipated week of March 9, 2026

1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference

If the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Submittal Conference or Site Visit, attendance by

prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective Proposers are

encouraged to submit written questions in advance.

1.5 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later than

the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquires. The

firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline

above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions

and requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall

be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or

advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, 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 Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check eVP for

any Addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have

been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Eric Regensburger

Email Address

Eric.regensburger@raleighnc.gov

1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

Submittals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package. Proposers

must submit one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal via email to Eric Regensburger

Eric.regensburger@raleighnc.gov by the proposal date provided in Section 1.3.

The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe

Portable Document File (PDF). Proposals must be received by the City on or before the RFQ

date and time provided in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline. Proposals received after the RFQ

deadline above will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the return address

provided.

Proposers must respond to the entire Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any incomplete

submittal may be eliminated from competition at the discretion of the City of Raleigh.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals for any reason and to waive any

informality it deems in its best interest.

Submittals that arrive after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered for any

reason whatsoever. If the Firm elects to mail in its response, the Firm must allow sufficient

time to ensure the City’s proper receipt of the package by the time specified in Section 1.3 RFQ

Timeline. Regardless of the delivery method, it is the responsibility of the Firm to ensure that

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