Request for Qualifications: Croom Park Site Master Plan

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Dec 19, 2025
Due:	Feb 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	355-26-20251219
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Town of Knightdale | 950 Steeple Square Ct. | Knightdale, NC 27545

KnightdaleNC.gov | 919-217-2200

Request for Qualifications

26-20251219

For the development of the

Croom Park Site Master Plan

Date Issued

Friday, December 19, 2025

Due Date

Friday, February 13, 2026

1:00 PM EST

Delivery Instructions

Electronic (preferred):

Please deliver PDF Versions to purchasing@knightdalenc.gov.

Physical Deliveries:

Town of Knightdale

Attn: Croom Park Site Master Plan 26-20251219

950 Steeple Square Ct.

Knightdale, NC 27545

Contents

Notice .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Project Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Background........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Location ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Project Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Estimated Budget .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Notices ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Licensing ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Non-Collusion .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Content and Format of SOQ .................................................................................................................................. 5

Section 1 - General information ........................................................................................................................ 5

Section 2 - Relevant Firm Experience ................................................................................................................ 5

Section 3 - Team Experience & Qualifications................................................................................................... 6

Section 4 - Project Understanding, Approach & Project Management ............................................................ 6

Section 5 - Other Factors ................................................................................................................................... 6

Section 6 – Legal ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Procurement Process ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Questions and Clarifications.................................................................................................................................. 8

Anticipated Schedule............................................................................................................................................. 8

Evaluation, Scoring and Selection Process ............................................................................................................ 8

Statement of Qualifications Submittal .................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix A – Existing Plat and Elevations........................................................................................................... 11

Appendix B – Design Plan Set Deliverables as per UDO Section 12 .................................................................... 12

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Notice

As provided for under North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the Town of Knightdale (as referred to as “the

Town”) has elected to use a qualitative-based selection process as the contracting method for the development

of the Croom Park Site Master Plan. The site master plan will incorporate the Town’s future Community Center.

The Community Center will be designed in a future phase, but it should be the primary element considered as

part of development of this overall site master plan. The funding for this project is included in the Town’s FY

2026-27 Capital Improvement Program.

All respondents to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are subject to the instructions communicated in this

document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully.

Project Overview

Background

The Town of Knightdale received a donation of approximately 32 acres with the express purpose of a Town Park

or Recreation amenity in 2024.

The selected firm shall develop a unique site master plan that is responsive to the site, environmentally sensitive

and sustainable. It is anticipated that the park will be designed to allow construction in multiple phases. The site

master plan shall include written and graphic analysis, recommendations, and cost estimates.

Location

The site for this project is located in Eastern Wake County at 2004 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. The

parcel is approximately 32 acres, and the Wake County PIN is 1764221728.

Project Scope

The project scope shall adhere to the following basic parameters:

• Phase 1 Environmental Study of the entire site.

• Survey of entire site.

• Identification of any public utilities that may require extension to this site for future construction.

• Layout of a phased recreation complex that would contain a community center, specialized fields and/or

courts, multipurpose fields, opportunities for greenway connectivity, walking trails, (or cross-country

course), a maintenance equipment shop, skate park, associated parking and connective streets, and

stormwater infrastructure.

• Marketing visuals for both the site and future community center.

• Community survey and input sessions over the span of the project.

A plot plan has been provided as Appendix A.

Sitework design elements should include some indication of accessory landscaping to improve overall pedestrian

mobility, and the entire site should conform to ADA acceptable standards for accessibility.

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The Town has previously commissioned a feasibility study for a community center. This study solicited significant

community input and will be part of the discussion during the site master plan process.

Once the initial design is complete, the Town’s Development Review Committee (DRC) will be involved in the

design comment phase to reduce plan review processing time. The Town’s Unified Development Ordinance

(UDO) will be considered from the start of the design phase of the project. The deliverables should be

considered as a “Sketch Plan” under the current UDO Chapter 12 designations as to content, with some

additional added elements. See Appendix B for the specific UDO excerpts and required additions.

Project Objectives

The project objectives include but are not limited to:

• Establishing a collaborative relationship between the Town and the selected firm for the purpose of

delivering a well-designed, environmentally conscious, and resident friendly recreation campus.

• Consider the pedestrian and “place making” opportunities with the project.

• Provide a completed sketch/master plan with associated collateral to the Town by 8/17/2026.

The firm assumes any design risk and has direct authority over the sub-consultants and subcontractors. The firm

will act as the Town's fiduciary and have a relationship of trust and confidence between itself and the Town.

Estimated Budget

The budget for this project is not to exceed $400,000 dollars.

Notices

Licensing

All individuals and firms working on this project shall be properly licensed under the North Carolina laws

governing their trades.

Non-Collusion

Firms submitting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall have no association with elected or appointed officials

that could be considered a conflict of interest. Any such relationship will subject the firm to immediate

disqualification in consideration for this project.

Questions regarding contracting with the Town should be directed to:

Michelle Arnold – Business Analyst, (919) 217-2214 michelle.arnold@knightdalenc.gov

Questions regarding project scope should be directed to:

Phillip Bunton – Director, Public Works, (919) 217-2250 phillip.bunton@knightdalenc.gov

JP Lefever – Director, Parks and Recreation (919) 217-2230 john.lefever@knightdalenc.gov

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All questions must be in writing and will be shared in a Request for Information document which will be published

during the process. Please review the section on Questions and Clarifications for more information. The final

decision on the firm selected shall be that of the Town Council once the evaluation process is complete.

Content and Format of SOQ

A written SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) must be submitted in the format outlined herein. Each proposal will

be reviewed to determine if it is complete prior to actual evaluation. The submission shall be limited to a

maximum of 25 pages (8 ½” X 11, font size 10 or larger). This page limit includes tabs and other dividers. Stick-on

tabs are allowed. You may include a 1-page cover letter in addition to the 25-page report. Double-sided pages

count as 2 pages. Reference forms will not count towards the page limit. Sample designs and elevations that are

included will not count towards the page limit. Email submission of PDF is preferred, but 4 copies of each SOQ

will need to be submitted if delivering hard copies.

The qualifications statement shall consist of the following information, tabbed as identified and in the order

indicated below:

Section 1 - General information

• Description of firm

• Legal company organization; organization chart with names. Organizational chart shall also include

major subcontractors. Note that the firm may be required to complete a hazardous material survey of

impacted facilities and must identify the appropriate staff resources or subcontractor on the

organizational chart for this task. Note that no substitutions to the proposed project team of the

selected firm can be made without the prior written approval of the Town.

• Identify the Project Manager, all licensed contractors, all licensed subcontractors, and all licensed design

professionals who the firm intends to assign to this project.

• List of applicable North Carolina licenses for construction, engineering, or other trades/professions

pertinent to the project requirements.

Section 2 - Relevant Firm Experience

• Firm's overall reputation, service capabilities and quality as it relates to this project.

• List and briefly describe 3-5 comparable projects completed by your firm or currently in progress;

include your firm's role, and discuss contract amendment history, if applicable. For each project, include

contract value and construction value (original value plus contract amendments, if applicable), project

owner, project location, contact name and title, address, current and accurate telephone number, fax

number, and email address (if available). Include the initial contract price, final contract price, and an

explanation for any difference between the two. Provide the initial dates for scheduled start and finish

and the actual start and finish dates, along with an explanation of what caused any difference.

o Projects involving park facilities or park site design will have an increased weight in the

evaluation process.

o Firms may submit simple design plans for these projects as part of their submission.

• A minimum of three referrals and references from other agencies and owners. If possible, references

should be from the projects listed above.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	355-26-20251219
Project Title:	Request for Qualifications: Croom Park Site Master Plan
Description:	RFQ (QUALIFICATION-BASED SELECTION): As provided for under North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the Town of Knightdale has elected to use a qualitative-based selection process as the contracting method for the development of the Croom Park Site Master Plan. The site master plan will incorporate the Town’s future Community Center. The Community Center will be designed in a future phase, but it should be the primary element considered as part of development of this overall site master plan. https://www.knightdalenc.gov/finance/bids-and-proposals
Opening Date:	2/13/2026 1:00 PM
Posted Date:	12/20/2025
Status:	Open
Department:	TOWN OF KNIGHTDALE


Solicitation Number * 355-26-20251219	Department TOWN OF KNIGHTDALE	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-02-13T13:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2025-12-19T20:40:57.0000000Z	Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Michelle Arnold
Description RFQ (QUALIFICATION-BASED SELECTION): As provided for under North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the Town of Knightdale has elected to use a qualitative-based selection process as the contracting method for the development of the Croom Park Site Master Plan. The site master plan will incorporate the Town’s future Community Center. The Community Center will be designed in a future phase, but it should be the primary element considered as part of development of this overall site master plan. https://www.knightdalenc.gov/finance/bids-and-proposals

Attachments ToK RFQ Croom Park Site Master Plan.pdf (678.12 KB)