Designer Advertisement ? Roof and Sunshade Replacements ? Research Building II, Research Building III, Research Building IV & Partners Building III

Project Description:
This project includes the replacement of aging roofs on Research Buildings II, III and IV. The project also includes the replacement and repair of the existing sunshades on Partners III. Research Building II was completed in 1991 and is located on Centennial Campus. The roof size is approximately 15,000sf. Research Building III was completed in 1994 and is located on Centennial Campus. The roof size is approximately 10,000sf. Research IV was completed in 1996 and is located on Centennial Campus. The roof is approximately 34,000sf. Partners III was completed in 2004 and is located on Centennial Campus.

Project Budget & Design Scope:
The budget of $2,500,000 incorporates design and construction.

Project Site:
The project is located at Research Building II (1009 Capability Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606), Research Building III (1005 Capability Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606), Research Building IV (909 Capability Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606), Partners Building III (851 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606).

Pre-Submittal Meeting:
There will be no pre-submittal meeting for this project. Questions regarding the project can be submitted here: Roof and Sunshade Replacement – RFQ Questions
Responses: Link to Responses
Questions will be responded to by Monday, April 20 ^th by 5:00pm.

Project Schedule:
Design Start: Summer 2026
Construction Start: Summer 2027
Construction Completion: January 2028

Design Process:
The selected firm will work through Design and Construction, Campus Planning and Strategic Investment and the Project Manager along with a building committee that includes user representatives. The process will include normal involvement of the State Construction Office.

Critical Selection Factors:
In order to offer architectural or engineering services in response to this solicitation, the proposer must be licensed in the State of North Carolina. Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please note that only electronic copies of the proposal, submitted via email to the project manager, are requested. Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form. Section H can be used for any additional information. The total submittal, including letter of interest, is limited to 26 sheets of paper. Both sides of the sheet may be used for a total of 52 pages. Firms are requested to assure receipt of proposals at the address listed below by 05:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026 .

Criteria:

1. Experience and expertise with similar projects.
2. Past performance on similar projects.
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in the proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. A minimum of three references with current contact information, including a phone number and an email address.

Designer Selection Process:
Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee, and Property Committee, will shortlist, interview, and make a recommendation of selection to the University Board of Trustees Buildings and Property Committee.

Questions/Proposal Submittal:
In order that the selection process is as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees, or any university officials other than the project manager. All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Melissa Wingler
mrdiamon@ncsu.edu