Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Commissioning Agent for Rolesville Police Station and Fire Station
Rolesville Town Campus
Issued: March 2, 2026
Responses Due: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Description
The Town of Rolesville is seeking qualifications for a Commissioning Agent for two projects related to the
Rolesville Town Campus Project. The projects include an approximately 15,000 SF Police Station, and an
approximately 19,500 SF Fire Station. Both projects are currently in Design Development and are anticipated
to start construction in early 2027 and be complete in Spring/Summer 2028.
Background
The Town of Rolesville, North Carolina is a municipality of approximately 15,000 population, located to the
northeast of the City of Raleigh. The Town is planning to construct a multi-building governmental complex on
a 17-acre parcel close to the downtown area (408 East Young Street). When complete, the site is expected to
include a Police Station, Fire Station, Town Hall, Community Center, and a Wake County public library.
The first phase of the project includes the site development, Police Station, and Fire Station. The current
project team consists of the design team led by ADW Architects, PA, the Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) Samet Corp, Owner’s Representative Turner & Townsend Heery, and Town staff. The site preparation,
Police Station, and Fire Station projects are all currently in the design development phase. The library design
is currently underway with Wake County and is being entirely managed by their staff.
Scope of Commissioning Services
The Town requires the services of a Commissioning Agent (either individual or firm) to provide code-required
commissioning services during construction, as well as to provide ONE (1) design review at the completion of
Design Development drawings. The scope of Commissioning Services required are, but not limited to:
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Building Equipment as needed
• Building Automation Systems and Control Sequences
• Fire Alarm Systems
The Scope of Work from the Commissioning Agent will include the following tasks:
Preconstruction/Design
• Perform Cx Design Review at 100% DD milestone including backcheck of comments in 100% CD
drawings
• Perform Cx Design Review at 90% CD milestone including backcheck of comments in 100% For
Construction drawings
Construction
• Hold Cx Kickoff with Design/Construction Team at start of Construction
• Perform Cx Submittal review
• Develop installation verification checklists
• Perform site visits (quantity to be determined during proposal development)
• Verify equipment installation and startup
• Develop and execute Functional Performance Testing
• Maintain a Master Deficiency and Resolution Log
• Verify resolution of items on Master Deficiency and Resolution Log
Operations
• Document Owner Training
• Develop Systems Manual
• Develop Operations & Maintenance Plan
• Perform Seasonal Testing & Verification
• Perform 10-month warranty review
NOTE: One firm will be selected for both projects; however, each project effort and associate deliverables will be
performed and invoiced separately.
Format
Proposals should be presented in a well-organized and concise manner. The qualifications proposals should
be no more than 15 pages in length. Covers, resumes, and Certificates of Insurance are not counted towards
the page limit.
A) Introductory Letter to include:
1) Company name, address, telephone number, and website.
2) Name, title, email address, and telephone number of the primary contact person(s)
B) Qualifications and Experience to include:
1) Experience in providing equivalent Commissioning Agent services on similar projects for North Carolina
units of government
2) Resumes of proposed project team members, identifying general qualifications, education,
availability, and years of experience
3) Indicate any innovative methods and/or techniques that can be applied to this project that you
have applied on prior successful projects to enhance the integration of commissioning reviews
to design and construction progress
C) References to include:
1) Current contact information of at least three separate individuals with direct knowledge of your
expertise
2) Specify the name and description of any project(s) associated with each individual, if applicable
Timeline & Submission
RFQ Issuance
Deadline for Clarification Questions
Response to Questions Issued
Submittal Due Date and Time
In-Person Interviews (tentative, if selected)
3/2/26
3/16/26 by 4:00 pm
3/19/26
3/27/26 by 2:00 pm
4/15/26 (afternoon)
Clarification Questions and Electronic Responses may be submitted to Medhat Baselious
(mbaselious@rolesvillenc.gov) and Scott Miles (smiles@rolesvillenc.gov) with a cc: to Jessica Killian
(jessica.killian@turntown.com).
Selection Process
Submittals will be evaluated based on:
1. Experience in similar consulting services
2. Qualifications of staff
3. Demonstration of ability to provide services
4. Performance history per references
Town Staff will review all submitted proposals. The top-ranking firms may be requested to participate in an in-
person interview.
General Requirements
This solicitation and any subsequent contract shall be awarded consistent with and governed by the laws of
the State of North Carolina.
Proposals submitted shall not be subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities as may be permitted
by law.
The Town reserves the right to request oral interviews or request additional information from any or all
vendors.
The Town reserves the right to award a contract based on proposals received without further discussion or
negotiation.
All proposals shall be signed by an authorized officer or employee of the submitting organization. The name
of the company, contract person, telephone number, email address, and physical address shall be included.
The RFQ does not commit the Town to award, nor does it commit the Town to pay any cost incurred in the
submission of a proposal, or in making necessary studies or designs for the preparation thereof, no procure or
contract for service or supplies. Further, no reimbursable cost may be incurred in anticipation of a contract or
award.
Attachments
• Police Schematic Plan
• Fire Schematic Plan
• Sample Professional Services Agreement
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Fitness / locker rooms
Patrol
Training / Meeting
Detectives
Processing
Administration
Break / Coffee
Building Support
Circulation
FIRST FLOOR TOTAL -
14,900 SF
Rolesville Police Station | Rolesville, NC
Schematic Design February 2026
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