Open-Ended Electrical Engineering Design Services

RFP: 121-052926DC-Elec
Department/Agency Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Project Title Open-Ended Electrical Engineering Design Services
Design Services Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering design services that are to be provided on a routine or as
needed basis for small, miscellaneous projects under $300,000. Annual fees may not
Scope
exceed $150,000 in total value and no single project shall exceed a $36,000 fee. The
base contract will be for a period of one year, with one possible one-year extension.
Contact Ronda Holland
Telephone 704-216-3455
Email collegeenvironment@rccc.edu
Total Project Budget $150,000
Source of Funds State &/or local &/or private
Approved OC-25 # N/A
Publish Date May 29, 2026
Closing Date July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Electronic submissions only (Read Receipt Requested) to:
Submittal Packages should be transmitted
to: Email: collegeenvironment@rccc.edu
Subject Line: 121-051226DC-Elec Open-Ended Electrical Engineering Services
In order to offer architectural, engineering, or landscape architectural services in response
to this solicitation, the proposing firm must be properly licensed to practice Architecture,
Engineering, or Landscape Architecture in the State of North Carolina. More information
on the North Carolina state boards may be found at the following websites:
NC Licensing Statement
NC Board of Architecture: (http://www.ncbarch.org)
NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors: (http://www.ncbels.org)
NC Board of Landscape Architects: (http://www.ncbola.org)
HUB Certified Firms are encouraged to submit a proposal.
It is the intent of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to select up to two (2) Electrical Engineering Design firms to support the
occasional needs in the construction and operation of its facilities.
SELECTING CRITERIA
In selecting the Electrical Engineers, the College's Selection Committee will take into consideration qualifying factors addressed below
with their relative weighting:
1. Expertise and previous experience in educational/institutional renovation and remodel projects. 25%
2. Demonstrated understanding and implementation of renovation and remodel of existing buildings, sustainable and innovative
design, developing "As-Builts" of existing buildings, phasing of projects in occupied buildings, and contractor pre-qualification.
20%
3. Demonstrated mastery of the following critical concepts in the design of public educational facilities: energy efficiency, lighting,
networking systems, integrated design, the North Carolina State Construction Manual and related forms, NCCCS Capital
Improvement Program Guide and the North Carolina HUB Office Requirements. 10%
4. Technical expertise including BIM, Microsoft Project GANTT chart scheduling, life-cycle costing, and conceptual estimating. 10%
5. Demonstrated understanding of the College's Facilities Design Manual. 10%
6. Qualifications and experience of proposed staff and consultant team. 10%
7. Quality of the proposal, including inclusion of all the Submittal Requirements addressed below. 10%
8. Proximity to and familiarity with the College's service area (Rowan County and Cabarrus County). 5%
9. After Selection Committee Members votes have been tallied and averaged, one (1) additional point will be awarded to Historically
Underutilized Business (HUB) certified proposers with an additional one half (1/2) point for each HUB certified subconsultant
necessary to support the effort of this contract. A maximum of two (2) additional points may be granted under this criterion.
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RFP: 121-052926DC-Elec
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposing firms must submit one (1) electronic copy of the submittal package in Adobe.pdf format to the email address provided:
ronda.holland@rccc.edu . Electronic submissions only (Read Receipt Requested). Hard copies are not accepted at this time.
Firms must be registered and active with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal prior to submitting a proposal.
https://evp.nc.gov/ Failure to register may result in disqualification.
Each package shall include in the following order:
1. A Letter of Interest - no more than one page. Letter of interest should include Electrical Engineer License Number, E-Procure
number, SCO Vendor Number.
2. A design approach for a typical informal project from Initial Concept through Close-out, including Owner Team/Design Team
organizational chart.
3. Three (3) single page examples of appropriate projects, including photos and/or renderings, a description of key elements
and challenges, estimated and constructed cost, and estimated and actual design and construction durations (with
explanation of significant deviations).
4. A proposed Gantt Chart Schedule for a project from Conceptual Design through Construction Completion.
5. An example of Duke Energy Smart $aver Business Rebate Application for an electrical project.
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation from prior education clients within the State of North Carolina, on their letterhead.
7. Resumes of key staff (Project Engineers, Construction Administrators) proposed to support the effort of this contract.
8. A listing of key sub-consultants to support the effort of this contract (Specialty Architects/Designers, Electrical, Structural, Civil
Engineers, Cost Consultant, Scheduling Consultant).
9. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification for any entity proposed to support the effort of this contract.
10. Signed copy of all addendums issued to this advertisement.
Electronic submissions only (Read Receipt Requested).
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