LUMBERTON LOOP: SCOTTISH PACKING STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Agency: | Lumberton city |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
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| Bid Title: |
LUMBERTON LOOP: SCOTTISH PACKING STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
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| Category: | Public Works |
| Status: | Open |
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City of Lumberton
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
City of Lumberton
500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
Date of Issue: January 23, 2026
LUMBERTON LOOP: SCOTTISH PACKING STRUCTURAL
ASSESSMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”)
The City of Lumberton (the “City”) is seeking statements of qualifications (“SOQ”) from any
interested party (the “Consultant”) for design and engineering services (“Services”) for the
Lumberton Loop: Scottish Packing Structural Assessment and Architectural Services Project
(the “Project”). The complete RFQ package will be available to view and download on the City of
Lumberton website at the following address: https://lumbertonnc.gov/Bids.aspx.
Submittals will be received at Lumberton City Hall (500 N Cedar St, Lumberton, NC 28358)
until 1:00pm EST on February 6, 2026. SOQ packages must be delivered in a physical sealed
envelope containing: one (1) bound hard copy print AND one (1) PDF file located on an external
thumb drive. Submittals received not containing these required contents and/or
received after this date and time will not be considered. Please reference the RFQ# (“COL-
2026-SP-001”) on the front of the sealed envelope, with attention to: Brandon Love, Deputy City
Manager.
Questions relating to this RFQ can be submitted via email until 1:00pm EST January 30, 2026.
Please direct all questions and inquiries pertaining to this RFQ to the following email addresses:
Project Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
phone: 910-671-3805
email: blove@ci.lumberton.nc.us
cc: Travis Klondike (email: tmklondi@ncsu.edu)
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City of Lumberton
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
SECTION 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Section 1.1. Project Title
Lumberton Loop: Scottish Packing Structural Assessment and Architectural Services
Section 1.2. Project Location / Area
The project is located within the City of Lumberton at the site of the former Scottish Packing
property, and is entirely within the regulatory Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) of the adjacent
Lumber River. The property address is provided below:
512 Kinlaw Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
Section 1.3. Project Background and Goals
The former Scottish Packing facility was for decades a source of food and employment for
South Lumberton residents and the broader community. However, following the devastating
floods imposed by Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018), the property owner was
forced to vacate the property.
Wishing to see the site repurposed for public good, team members from the City and team
members from the NC State University Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL) worked with the
property owner and allied organizations to secure “phase one” grant funds to begin the
conversion of the property into a public park. As part of the broader 8.5-mile “Lumberton Loop”
plan (see Appendix), completed “phase one” activities at the Scottish Packing site include the
following: acquisition of the property (2023), selective demolition of the existing structures
(2024), utility relocation (2024), boat ramp installation (2025), and the construction of trail
features (est. 2026). The design and activation of the primary building remnants on the property
(“phase two”) represents the final proposed feature to be constructed on the site.
The portions of the primary building that remain on site constitute an approximately 3,000
square foot total area internal to the masonry walls (“shell”) of the former structure, with only the
walls and concrete slab remaining in place. It is the desire of the City to retain elements of the
building remnants that remain, while also improving upon the structure to ultimately function as
a park pavilion.
Primary project goals specific to the scope of work outlined in this RFQ include the following:
• Determination of cost-effective solutions to structurally stabilize the partially
deconstructed building (all or portions thereof); and
• Development of flood-resilient, architectural designs that can be used for future
fundraising activities associated with the construction of proposed improvements
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City of Lumberton
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
SECTION 2. PROJECT SCOPE, BUDGET, AND SCHEDULE
Section 2.1. Scope of Work
Desired services to deliver this scope of work include structural engineering and architectural
design. Consultants responding to this RFQ are expected to: (i) carry licensure in the State of
North Carolina associated with these requested services; and (ii) be capable of delivering the
following deliverables within the parameters of the project Schedule (see Section 2.3.):
• Section 2.1.1. Deliverable #1: Structural Assessment Report
o Documentation of existing conditions and all inspections performed to ascertain
the structural integrity of building remnants; and
o Description of recommendations (e.g., additional demolition needs, partial
removal of walls, reinforcement methods for areas to remain, etc.) in keeping
with the stated Project Goals (per Section 1.3.) and proposed architectural
designs (to be developed in accordance with Section 2.1.2., below).
• Section 2.1.2. Deliverable #2: Schematic Architectural Design and Preliminary
Cost Estimate
o Measured plan, section, and detail graphics (as needed) depicting existing and
proposed conditions
o At least one (1) illustrative graphic (e.g., 3D model, photorealistic rendering, etc.)
o Preliminary cost estimate (itemized)
o Programming Notes. The following features are desired of the proposed
architectural design, pending feasibility of each to be determined by the selected
Consultant:
Overhead Shade Structure
Public Restrooms
Boardwalk / Viewing Platform
Opportunities for Educational Amenities Relating to Site History and
Ecological Context (maps, data, photographs, and testimonials to be
provided by the City and CDDL to the selected Consultant)
It is expected that at least one (1) interim draft (e.g., 50%) of each deliverable will be provided to
the City and CDDL for review and feedback prior to the delivery of final (100%) materials.
Section 2.2. Budget
$30,000.00 (approximate).
Section 2.3. Schedule
Final deliverables must be received no later than May 28, 2026. The selected Consultant will be
expected to furnish a list of dates depicting interim project milestones prior to contract
execution.
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City of Lumberton
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
SECTION 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
The following items describe the minimum requirements to be included in a SOQ package for
interested Consultants:
Section 3.1. Cover Letter (1-page maximum)
The Cover Letter is to be no greater than one (1) page, and must include the following
information:
• Statement confirming an overall understanding of the Project (e.g., location, existing
conditions, project goals, etc.).
• Brief description of how the Consultant is uniquely qualified to deliver the requested
Services at the highest possible value / quality (e.g., based on precedent experience,
previous collaboration with members of the Project Team, success with comparable
project scopes / budgets, geographic familiarity, etc.).
• Confirmation of the Consultant’s ability and capacity to prioritize this scope of work in
accordance with the provided Schedule information (per Section 2.3.).
Section 3.2. Project Team (4-page maximum)
The Project Team section is to be no greater than four (4) pages, and must include the following
information:
• Brief résumés of key individual members on the Project Team (licensure must be noted).
Section 3.3. Relevant Project Experience (3-page maximum)
Information and imagery from at least one (1) and no greater than three (3) recently completed
projects must be provided. The Relevant Project Experience section is to be no greater than
three (3) pages and must include the following information for each project:
• Project Imagery (photos, graphics, etc.)
• Projection Location
• Year Completed
• Brief Project Statement (e.g., sentence describing project context or features that are
comparable / relatable to the Scottish Packing site)
Note: the purpose of this RFQ is to solicit interest in and information about firms with
qualifications that match the Project’s needs. Consultants who supply SOQ packages containing
cost or design proposals in their responses will be automatically disqualified.
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City of Lumberton
RFQ#: COL-2026-SP-001
SECTION 4. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION SCHEDULE
Each Consultant responding to this RFQ will be evaluated using the criteria provided below:
Section 4.1. Evaluation Criteria Table
Criteria Description
Weight
Cover Letter (see Section 3.1)
20 pts
Project Team (see Section 3.2)
40 pts
Relevant Project Experience (see Section 3.3)
40 pts
Total Points Possible 100 pts
The City will enter into contract negotiations with the first-ranked Consultant respondent that it
deems most capable of fulfilling the intent of the Project, in accordance with the Evaluation
Criteria provided. If the two parties (i.e., the City and first-ranked Consultant respondent)
negotiating in good faith are unable to reach a contract agreement, the City reserves the right to
terminate discussions with the first-ranked Consultant respondent, in writing, and invite the
second-ranked Consultant respondent to enter into contract discussions. Once the City and a
Consultant have reached an agreement on scope, budget, and schedule, they will enter into a
contract agreement.
Section 4.2. Selection Schedule
The selection schedule for the Project is tentatively as follows:
DATE
ITEM
January 23, 2026
RFQ release
January 30, 2026
Questions due by 1:00pm EST
February 2, 2026
Addenda to be posted on the City’s website (if needed)
February 6, 2026
Statement of Qualification (“SOQ”) packages due by 1:00pm EST
February 9-10, 2025 Council approval and notification to selected Consultant
March 9-10, 2026
Council approval of contract and issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP)
May 28, 2026
Consultant to provide final (100%) deliverables
Section 4.3. Questions + Submission Formatting and Delivery
Please reference the information provided below for responding to this RFQ:
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