Site Assessment Services CTE High School

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Dec 19, 2025
Due:	Jan 7, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	191-#RFQ-2025-18
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Solicitation Number:	191-#RFQ-2025-18
Project Title:	Site Assessment Services CTE High School
Description:	Harnett County Schools (HCS) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Site Assessment firms to provide Site Assessment Services for a new CTE High School facility. HCS intends to use the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. This solicitation is for Site Assessmentonly services; the selected firm will not participate in the construction execution plan.
Opening Date:	1/7/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	12/19/2025
Status:	Open
Department:	HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 191-#RFQ-2025-18	Department HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-01-07T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2025-12-19T14:10:37.0000000Z	Commodity Code Professional engineering services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Garland McDowell
Description Harnett County Schools (HCS) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Site Assessment firms to provide Site Assessment Services for a new CTE High School facility. HCS intends to use the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. This solicitation is for Site Assessmentonly services; the selected firm will not participate in the construction execution plan.

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HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS

LILLINGTON, NC 27546

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES

CTE High School

RFQ-2025-18

QUALIFICATION PROPOSALS DUE January 7, 2026, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M.

SUBMIT VIA EMAIL, DELIVERY SERVICE, OR HAND DELIVER TO:

HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ATTN: GARLAND MCDOWELL

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

125 ALEXANDER DR.

LILLINGTON, NC 27546

Introduction

Harnett County Schools (HCS) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Site

Assessment firms to provide Site Assessment Services for a new CTE High School facility. HCS intends to

use the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. This solicitation is for Site Assessment-

only services; the selected firm will not participate in the construction execution plan.

This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the Mini‑Brooks Act (N.C.G.S. §143‑64.31), which

requires that contracting for architectural, engineering, and other professional design services be based on

demonstrated competence and qualification without regard to fee.

Project Description

Harnett County Schools plans to design and construct a new CTE High School in Harnett County (Location

TBD). The new facility will accommodate approximately 500 students and will include classrooms,

administrative offices, media center, cafeteria, gymnasium, athletic fields, and associated site work.

The project must be designed in accordance with applicable North Carolina Department of Public

Instruction (DPI) guidelines, North Carolina Building Code, and all other applicable federal, state, and local

requirements.

Scope of Services

The selected Site Assessment Consultant will provide comprehensive site assessment services to support the

planning, design, and construction of the new CTE High School facility. These services shall include, but

are not limited to, the following:

• Perform detailed boundary and topographic surveys of the proposed site, including

property lines, easements, right-of-way, existing features, and elevation data necessary

for design development.

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in accordance with ASTM

standards. If recommended, perform Phase II assessments including soil and groundwater

sampling and analysis to identify any potential environmental concerns.

• Analyze existing and proposed stormwater drainage conditions, including watershed

delineation, runoff calculations, preliminary design recommendations, and regulatory

compliance guidance related to stormwater permitting.

• Identify, locate, and map all existing public and private utilities on or near the site.

Coordinate with applicable utility providers to verify capacity, connection points, and

service availability for water, sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications.

• Perform traffic engineering studies, including current and projected traffic volumes,

intersection analysis, queue length modeling, and recommendations for improvements to

support safe and efficient site access and circulation.

• Conduct geotechnical borings and soil testing to determine subsurface conditions.

Provide a comprehensive geotechnical report outlining soil classifications, groundwater

conditions, bearing capacity, and recommendations for foundations, pavements, and other

site features.

• The selected site assessment consultant shall coordinate closely with the Owner’s

selected Design Consultant and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) throughout all

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phases of the assessment process. Collaboration shall include, but is not limited to, data

sharing, participation in design and planning meetings, aligning site evaluations with

design intent, and providing timely input to support cost estimating, value engineering,

and construction logistics.

Additional services may be required as necessary to meet the permitting and design needs of the

project. The consultant will work in close coordination with the Owner and the full project team to

ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required assessment data.

RFQ Response Timeline

Issue RFQ

Deadline for Questions

Addenda Answering Questions

Deadline for Qualification Submission

Review of Proposals and Create Shortlist

Evaluates of Select Qualified Firms

Approval of firms and Begins Negotiations

December 15, 2025

December 29, 2025 by 2:00 PM

December 30, 2025

January 7, 2026 by 2:00 PM

January 8, 2026

January 9, 2026

January 2026 (TBD)

I. QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Experience

• Minimum experience of five (5) years in the successful study, design, permitting,

construction documentation, bidding, and construction oversight of school buildings and

any other applicable project type of a similar size, scale, and scope as the proposed project

outlined in this RFQ.

• Extensive experience with Town, County, and State permitting processes, requirements, and timelines.

Knowledge of Relevant Codes

• Knowledge of, and experience in, the legal and administrative requirements, procedures, and practices

related to the study, design, funding, permitting, and construction of public facilities, including all

state and local codes, ordinances, statutes, and regulations.

Professional Registration

• Possession of all necessary current licenses and registrations, either within the firm or through

independent consultants, to qualify under North Carolina law to perform the services as outlined in

the previous sections of this RFQ

Resumes and statements of qualifications for supplemental service consultants are not required as part of this

proposal, however, providing a list of firms the Consultant would engage to perform supplemental services is

recommended. Harnett County Schools reserves the right to reject any firm listed or proposed to be engaged with

during the project.

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Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated based on the collective experience and qualifications of the

Consultant and their subconsultants. Submitting a project team composition that differs from the suggested

list above will not be considered grounds for disqualification. Harnett County Schools is relying on the

Consultant’s knowledge and expertise to assemble an experienced and effective consultant team to execute

the scope of work and deliver the project to a high quality.

II. FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

Succinct Statements are advised. The following information must be included in all applications. Information

should be grouped into three sections, in the order listed below:

Section 1: Project Understanding (5 Pages Maximum)

Provide a narrative describing the proposed project and any necessary or pertinent background information.

Discuss the Consultant’s understanding of the project and approach to the successful completion of the scope

of services outlined in this RFQ and provide a proposed work schedule to accomplish all tasks. If applicable,

identify the staff roles that would be assigned to each major task, including subconsultants.

As necessary, please include any photographs, renderings, sample projects, or other visual images that will

clarify your approach or provide contextual background. Provide captions as needed to demonstrate

applicability to this project.

Section 2: Qualifications and Experience

This section should include the following information:

a. Description of the Consultant, including a statement of the Consultant's qualifications for providing

the scope of services. This project requires successful prior experience in stakeholder engagement,

public or private school design, universally accessible/inclusive design, construction methods and

detailing, construction observation, and knowledge of local codes, ordinances, and permitting

requirements.

b. Current one-page resumes for each team member, including qualifications and experience, length of

time and role with the company.

c. Five to ten images of relevant past projects. Images should be clearly labeled. A brief narrative

describing each project must include: project title, date completed, consultant role in the project,

location and size, cost, and client contact information.

d. Qualifications/experience of each intended sub-consultant or sub-contractor.

Section 3: Firm Availability and References

This section should include the following information:

a. List of current ongoing projects. Include: Project start date; expected completion date, total project

cost, your ability to devote staff resources to complete this project.

b. Three professional project references, with complete business address, phone numbers, and email

addresses.

"All sections combined, Submissions must not exceed 25 pages, excluding the cover letter."

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III. SELECTION PROCESS

Responsive submittals will be reviewed and screened by the Harnett County Schools Evaluation Committee.

Statements will be evaluated according to the criteria listed below. If deemed necessary by the Evaluation

Team, Consultants submitting the highest rated proposals may be invited for interviews. However, Harnett

County Schools reserves the right to award the contract without performing formal interviews.

Evaluation Criteria

All submittals will be evaluated using the following scoring criteria. The scoring system is intended to assist

Harnett County Schools in organizing and ranking the Statements received for consideration. However,

Harnett County Schools is under no obligation to select the highest-ranking proposal or any other proposal

not deemed to be, in the opinion of Harnett County Schools, the most advantageous to successfully

completing the project.

1. Project Approach (40 points)

Statements will be scored based on the Consultants’ ability to demonstrate an understanding of the project

goals, complexities, opportunities, challenges, constraints, and schedule. Successful proposals will outline

an approach that responds directly to these project factors and provides a high likelihood of project

success.

2. Qualifications, Experience, and Performance History (35 points)

Statements will be scored based on the relevant experience, background, and project history. Successful

proposals will demonstrate a breadth of experience in designing public school construction projects.

3. Availability and References (25 points)

Statements will be scored based on the availability of firm to meet proposed schedule and references of

the individual or team members, including subconsultants.

Submission Deadlines & Delivery

Responses must be received no later than:

2:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Submit via:

Email Garland McDowell to: gmcdowell@harnett.k12.nc.us

OR hard copy (1 original + 2 copies) including one digital copy on a labeled flash drive to:

Garland McDowell

Director of Purchasing

RFQ-2025-18 Site Assessment Services CTE High School

Harnett County Schools

125 Alexander Dr.

Lillington, NC 27546

RFQ-2025-18 Site Assessment Services CTE High School

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