Design Build Services Forest Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Aug 6, 2026
Due:	Sep 11, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	274-PR-2026FRPMBT-DB
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Solicitation Number:	274-PR-2026FRPMBT-DB
Project Title:	Design Build Services Forest Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail
Description:	Pursuant to NC General Statutes § 143-128.1A, the City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified design-build (DB) teams to provide design and construction services for the natural surface mountain bike trails at Forest Ridge Park.
Opening Date:	9/11/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	8/6/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-PR-2026FRPMBT-DB	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-09-11T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-08-06T14:00:56.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Thomas Dawson, RLA, AICP Capital Projects Manager Email: Thomas.Dawson@raleighnc.gov	Solicitation Type * RFP
Owner Nikolai Merza
Description Pursuant to NC General Statutes § 143-128.1A, the City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified design-build (DB) teams to provide design and construction services for the natural surface mountain bike trails at Forest Ridge Park.

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Request for Qualifications # 274-PR-2026FRPMBT-DB

Title: Design Build Services Forest Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail

Issue Date: Friday, August 7, 2026

Due Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026

not later than 5:00PM EST

*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Resources

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Thomas Dawson, RLA, AICP

Capital Projects Manager

Email: Thomas.Dawson@raleighnc.gov

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Purpose ........................................................................................................

1.2. Background ..................................................................................................

1.3. RFQ Timeline...............................................................................................

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference .........................................................................

1.5. Questions .....................................................................................................

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information .................................

1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities...............................................

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material .....................................................................

1.9. Communications..........................................................................................

1.10. Lobbying .......................................................................................................

1.11. Conflicts of Interest .....................................................................................

1.12. Proposer Expenses ....................................................................................

1.13. Proposer Acceptance .................................................................................

2. Qualifications Package..................................................................................... 9

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .......................

2.2. Hourly Rates ................................................................................................

2.3. Qualifications Package Documents .........................................................

3. Proposal Evaluation ........................................................................................ 11

3.1. Evaluation Criteria.......................................................................................

3.2. Final Selection .............................................................................................

3.3. Notice to Proposers Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions ...................

3.4. Contract Term..............................................................................................

4. Scope of Services.......................................................................................... 12

5. Estimated Budget................................................................................... 12

Appendix I – Hourly Rate Schedule ........................................................................ 15

Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire................................................................... 16

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ..................................... 18

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ..................................................... 19

Appendix IV (Attachment)– Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Design

Builder

Appendix V (Attachment) – Forest Ridge Bike Trails Extension Design Report (2023)

Exhibit A – Owner’s Program Requirements and Objectives

Exhibit B – Scope of Services

Exhibit C – Standard Form of General Conditions of Contract Between Owner and

Design-Builder

Exhibit D – Procedure For Reporting North Carolina Sales Tax Expenditures On City Of

Raleigh CONTRACTS

Exhibit E – Insurance Requirements

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

Pursuant to NC General Statutes § 143-128.1A, the City of Raleigh is seeking one or more

qualified design-build (DB) teams to provide design and construction services for the natural

surface mountain bike trails at Forest Ridge Park.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 and Exhibit B of this document.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North

Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following

individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name

Thomas Dawson, RLA, AICP

Email Address

Thomas.dawson@raleighnc.gov

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas

in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care

facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild

climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh

a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic

sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best

practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building

technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will

protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural

and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for

neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,

citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and

encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century

staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement

and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

Forest Ridge Park is a 586-acre outdoor recreation park that is subleased through the State

of North Carolina from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a variety of outdoor and

adventure recreation pursuits with a regional draw. The Park is managed and operated by

City of Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR).

The Great State Trails grant was awarded by NC Department of Natural and Cultural

Resources for Forest Ridge Park to implement the "Forest Ridge Mountain Bike Trails

Extension Design Report" (2023), which identified trail alignments, environmental impacts,

and design recommendations. The project aligns with the USACE's "Falls Lake Masterplan"

(2013) and has USACE support. Mountain bike trails are site-specific features that challenge

riders while preserving environmental integrity. Unlike traditional infrastructure, most design

decisions occur in the field, where trail builders adapt to natural terrain, place boulders and

logs, and contour land to create optimal experiences.

Through this RFQ, the City is seeking a design-build firm to develop the Project to consist of

an additional 7.5 miles of single-track mountain biking trails that offer a variety of ride features

while accommodating a range of intermediate to advance riding abilities to draw riders

throughout the region. Trails will be developed to highlight and with sensitivity to the natural

landscape while being enticing yet approachable for a range of riders including adaptive

mountain biking.

 The Project shall establish a collaborative relationship between the PRCR

Forest Ridge Park staff, the City’s project manager, and the design-build team

to deliver quality design and construction on time and within the City’s budget.

 Develop design sufficient for initial permitting and regulatory review between

30 – 60%

 Develop design sufficient for final permitting and regulatory review between 60

– 90%

 Design and construct a project that will achieve design excellence.

 Have a construction area adhering to City construction and permitting

standards.

 Minimize impacts to other public use of the park during design and

construction through close coordination with the parks staff and the City’s

project manager.

 Provide accessibility and transparency regarding the accounting, development

of cost estimates, and overall project finances in partnership with the City’s

project manager.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The

City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the

needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process

RFQ Date

Non-mandatory pre-submittal

conference at Forest Ridge Park

Center. Online invite available upon

request.

Date and time

Friday, August 7, 2026

Wednesday, August 28. 2026

Deadline for written questions

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

Evaluation Meeting

(anticipated)

Interviews

(if required)

City Council Award of DB Contract

(tentative)

Friday, August 28, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

Anticipated week of September 14, 2026

Anticipated week of September 21, 2026

Anticipated November, 2026

1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference

In the event that the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Submittal Conference or Site Visit,

attendance by prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective

Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.

1.5 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later than

the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquires. The

firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline

above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions

and requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall

be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or

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