RFQ No. ED-001-26 - Professional Architectural and Engineering Services
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 571-RFQ No. ED-001-26 |
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| Solicitation Number: | 571-RFQ No. ED-001-26 |
| Project Title: | RFQ No. ED-001-26 - Professional Architectural and Engineering Services |
| Description: | Sampson County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design and engineering services for the phased development of the Joe Britt Warren Business and Industrial Park in Newton Grove, North Carolina. Services may include site planning, civil and utility engineering, roadway and stormwater design, permitting, cost estimating, and preparation of bid-ready construction documents. Selection will be made using a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-64.31. This solicitation is for professional services only; no pricing or fee information is requested or permitted at this stage. |
| Opening Date: | 3/19/2026 2:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 2/5/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | COUNTY OF SAMPSON |
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Solicitation Number
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571-RFQ No. ED-001-26
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COUNTY OF SAMPSON
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Status Reason
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Opening Date
2026-03-19T14:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-02-04T20:41:20.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Design Services
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Owner
Winston Jackson
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Description
Sampson County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design and engineering services for the phased development of the Joe Britt Warren Business and Industrial Park in Newton Grove, North Carolina. Services may include site planning, civil and utility engineering, roadway and stormwater design, permitting, cost estimating, and preparation of bid-ready construction documents. Selection will be made using a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-64.31. This solicitation is for professional services only; no pricing or fee information is requested or permitted at this stage.
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Request for Qualifications
RFQ No. ED-001-26
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR SAMPSON COUNTY’S
JOE BRITT WARREN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK
Issued By:
Sampson County Finance Department
406 County Complex Rd. Suite 120, Bldg. C
Clinton, NC 28328
Phone: (910) 592-7181 Ext. 2241
winston.jackson@sampsoncountync.gov
Date of Issue: 2 February 2026
Qualifications Submittals Due: 19 March 2026, 2:00 PM
Sampson County, DBA, Sampson County Economic Development
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KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET
Request for Qualifications
Professional Architectural and Engineering Services
RFQ # ED-001-26
RFQ Issued:
Monday, 2 February 2026
Inquiries/Questions Deadline:
12:00 Noon, Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Submittal Deadline:
2:00 PM, Thursday, 19 March 2026
Submittal Location:
Sampson County Finance Department
406 County Complex Road
Suite 120 (Bldg. C)
Clinton, NC 28328
Sampson County, DBA, Sampson County Economic Development
RFQ No. ED-001-26 – JBW Industrial & Business Park
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SAMPSON
COUNTY’S JOE BRITT WARREN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK
1.0 PURPOSE
Sampson County is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified
firms to provide supplemental civil design and engineering services for the
Joe Britt Warren Business and Industrial Park. This approximately 210-acre
site is situated in Newton Grove, North Carolina, adjacent to Interstate 40,
at Exit 341 with frontage along NC 50 (Raleigh Street) and US Highway 13.
The County intends to develop the property into a premier business and
industrial park targeting light industrial users and complementary
commercial development. Given its strategic location near I-40, the site also
holds strong potential for business corridor commercial uses. The firm
selected will build upon existing Preliminary Engineering Reports and Master
Plan to establish a phased development approach for the park. Selection will
follow a qualifications-based evaluation of competence and expertise. No
cost, fee, or unit price information shall be submitted with the SOQ.
Following ranking of firms, the County may request unit price schedules from
the highest-ranked firm as part of fee negotiations. Issuance of this RFQ and
the selection of a firm do not guarantee contract award.
All services performed under this RFQ, and any resulting contract shall
comply with all applicable County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and
procurement requirements. If Federal or State grant funds are utilized, the
selected firm shall comply with all applicable requirements under 2 CFR Part
200, including but not limited to procurement standards, cost principles, and
record retention requirements. The firm shall also ensure that all
subconsultants and subcontractors comply with these requirements.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The property is comprised of 210 ± acres identified as Sampson County
Parcel Nos. 11-1063240-03, 11-063240-07, 11-0134870-02, 11-1063241-
01, 11-0134870-01, 11-0113744-10, 11-1063240-05, 11-1063240-04, 11-
1063240-06 and 11-0867080-01 as well as an approximately 0.42 acre cul-
de-sac with access to Highway 13 (Raleigh Street).
The following work has been completed or is in progress and will be provided
to the selected firm upon request:
• Phase 1 Environmental Assessment
Sampson County, DBA, Sampson County Economic Development
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• Geotechnical Report
• Wetlands Delineation
• Jurisdictional Determination
• Threatened & Endangered Species Assessment
• Historic and Cultural Resources Assessment
• Title Chain Abstract
• Boundary Survey
• Topographic Survey
• Preliminary Engineering Report
• Traffic Impact Analysis
• Conceptual Site Plan(s)
• Property Appraisal (October 2025)
The selected firm will be responsible for reviewing the illustrative site Master
Plan, Preliminary Engineering Reports, and Traffic Impact Analysis. Based on
these documents and the County’s development goals, the firm will provide
recommendations for alternate designs (if warranted) and develop a phased
implementation plan for the site. This plan will include an internal road
network, onsite and off-site water and sewer infrastructure, and other
necessary utilities to support a flexible mix of light industrial and commercial
users, positioning the park for timely and cost-effective development.
The selected firm will also provide design and engineering services, using a
phased approach, including but not limited to:
• Civil design and engineering for onsite infrastructure (roads, water,
sewer, stormwater, and utilities)
• Civil design and engineering for offsite infrastructure (roads, water,
sewer, stormwater, and utilities)
• Preparation of final engineering and construction documents, including
stamped construction drawings and technical specifications
• Preliminary Cost Estimates
• Bid-ready construction documents for each phase of the project
• Pad-ready site analysis, including an illustrative site map and probable
costs of site work to support a 60,000 SF light industrial building with
32’ clear ceiling heights—divisible and expandable to 120,000 SF
• Conceptual rendering and probable costs for a 60,000 SF light industrial
building with 32’ ceiling heights and natural light, expandable to
120,000 SF, including footings, spacing, columns, lighting, and sprinkler
system
• Dam assessment, including observed deficiencies and potential future
maintenance and repair requirements
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• Preparation of design standards promoting a unified visual character
across the park, including building facades, materials, signage,
landscaping, and site lighting for both industrial and commercial areas
• Entrance road signage/monument design and probable installation costs
Sampson County reserves the right to award an architectural, engineering,
and/or design contract on all, a portion of, or none of the above-described
projects. The County further reserves the right to remove any or all of the
elements of the project described in this RFQ and issue a new RFQ for any
portion of the work. Even after the County enters into a contract, the
assignment of particular elements of the project shall be contingent on the
availability of funds, in Sampson County’s sole discretion.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Firms shall demonstrate the ability to provide timely turnkey design,
permitting, bidding, and other services as required for the project. Work may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
• Planning and site development analysis
• Surveying* (As may be needed for easements, right-of-way, or Alta Survey)
• Civil and mechanical design and engineering services
• Utility design, including water, sewer, electric, natural gas, and
telecommunications infrastructure
• Street and roadway design (Potential TIA Revisions)
• Stormwater Management Design
• Identification and solicitation of grant or other funding opportunities
• Geotechnical investigation and reporting* (As may be required)
• Permitting and regulatory compliance
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Construction Management
• Construction inspections and quality assurance
*Note: Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Boundary Survey, and Topographic Survey are
complete and will be provided to selected Firm.
4.0 SELECTION PROCESS / SCHEDULE
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-64.31 and 2 C.F.R. § 200.320(b)(2),
Sampson County utilizes a qualifications-based selection process without
consideration of fee proposals in the initial stage for selecting architects and
engineers. The selection process and schedule will be as follows:
Sampson County, DBA, Sampson County Economic Development
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