Progressive Design-Build Construction Services for Sidewalk Improvements

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted Date:	May 27, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 25, 2026
Solicitation No:	274-A1
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Solicitation Number:	274-A1
Project Title:	Progressive Design-Build Construction Services for Sidewalk Improvements
Description:	This Project is intended to fill in sidewalk gaps in areas of need throughout the City of Raleigh. The City is undertaking this Project under the authority of NC G.S. 143-128.1A, which permits the use of the design-build construction delivery method. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM, at the Advance Auto Parts Tower, 10th Floor, 4200 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh 27609. Contact Ben Henderson, Senior Project Manager (Ben.Henderson@raleighnc.gov) with any questions.
Opening Date:	6/25/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/28/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-A1	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-25T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-27T20:43:40.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-06-09T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Contact Ben Henderson, Senior Project Manager (Ben.Henderson@raleighnc.gov) with any questions.	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Chris Bernat
Description This Project is intended to fill in sidewalk gaps in areas of need throughout the City of Raleigh. The City is undertaking this Project under the authority of NC G.S. 143-128.1A, which permits the use of the design-build construction delivery method. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM, at the Advance Auto Parts Tower, 10th Floor, 4200 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh 27609. Contact Ben Henderson, Senior Project Manager (Ben.Henderson@raleighnc.gov) with any questions.

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Request for Qualifications # 274-A1

Title: Progressive Design-Build Services for Sidewalk

Improvements (Fox Rd., Lead Mine Rd., North Hills Dr., Pecan Rd., Wade

Ave.)

Issue Date: May 26, 2026

Due Date: June 25, 2026

not later than 5:00PM EST

*LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Engineering Services Department

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Ben Henderson

Senior Project Manager

Email: Ben.Henderson@raleighnc.gov

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Table of Contents

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

1.1. Purpose........................................................................................... 3

1.2. Background ..................................................................................... 3

1.3. RFQ Timeline .................................................................................. 4

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference ............................................................... 5

1.5. Questions ........................................................................................ 5

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information........................... 5

1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities ....................................... 6

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material ........................................................... 6

1.9. Communications ............................................................................. 6

1.10. Lobbying ......................................................................................... 6

1.11. Conflicts of Interest ......................................................................... 7

1.12. Respondent Expenses .................................................................... 8

1.13. Respondent Acceptance ................................................................. 8

2. Qualifications Package............................................................................ 8

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .................. 8

2.2. Qualifications Package Documents............................................... 10

3. Submittal Evaluation ............................................................................. 10

3.1. Evaluation Criteria......................................................................... 10

3.2. Final Selection............................................................................... 11

3.3. Notice to Respondents Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions ....... 11

3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..11

4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 11

Appendix I – Blank ......................................................................................... N/A

Appendix II – Respondent Questionnaire....................................................... 14

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 15

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 16

Appendix IV – Sample Agreement .................................................................. 18

Appendix V – Owner’s Project Criteria ........................................................... xx

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of

Qualification (SOQ) from firms interested in providing Progressive Design-Build services to

design and construct the subject sidewalk improvement projects (“Project”):

Fox Road from Jeffreys Creek Lane to Beaverwood Drive

Lead Mine Road from Charles Drive to Sugar Bush Road

North Hills Drive from Lead Mine Road to east intersection with Hillock Drive

Pecan Road from S. Saunders Street to South Wilmington Street

Wade Avenue from St. Mary’s Street to Williamson Drive

Throughout this RFQ, the terms Design-Build Team, Contractor, Firm, Proposer, Bidder,

Team, and Company are synonymous and may include a variety of team agreements.

A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 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

Ben Henderson

Email Address

Ben.Henderson@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.

This Project is intended to fill in sidewalk gaps in areas of need throughout the City of Raleigh. The City is

undertaking this Project under the authority of NCGS 143-128.1A, which permits the use of the design-build

delivery method. In accordance with this statute, the City evaluated and approved the use of design-build for this

Project based on applicable statutory criteria and will conduct the procurement consistent with all applicable laws

and City policies and procedures.

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

Date and time

May 26, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference

June 9, 2026

Deadline for written questions

City Response to Questions

(anticipated)

Submittal Due Date and Time

Evaluation Meeting

(anticipated)

Interviews

(if required)

Selection Announcement

(tentative)

June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

June 19, 2026

June 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM

July 7, 2026

Week of July 27, 2026

August 7, 2026

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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