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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
DESIGN SERVICES 35 WOODFIN RENOVATION
MARCH 4, 2024
MARCH 15, 2024
1:00 PM
BUNCOMBE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
40 MCCORMICK PLACE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
(828)250-4233
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina, statements of qualification will be received for the
following:
DESIGN SERVICES – 35 WOODFIN RENOVATION
Buncombe County is seeking firms interested in providing services for design services for renovation at
35 WOODFIN ST. Statements of qualification will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Friday, MARCH 15th, 2024
for the above named item, at the Buncombe County General Services Department, 40 McCormick Place,
Asheville, North Carolina, 28801. Buncombe County encourages submittals from minority businesses by
providing certified minorities an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the RFQ process. One
digital copy in .pdf format of said statements of qualifications must be submitted in person or by email
to scott.metcalf@buncombecounty.org and generalservices@buncombecounty.org.
Request for Qualifications Authorized by:
Mike Mace
Director, General Services
A. Purpose:
Buncombe County is seeking firms interested in providing Design Services for the renovation of
35 Woodfin to accommodate multiple forward-facing departments while occupied.
B. Project Summary:
The goal of this project is to assist the owner in designing the most efficient layout for additional
office space needs due to county wide space planning initiatives. The plan will include
renovation and reconfiguration of office space to allow for private offices and/or shared office
space. Flexible space and multi-use space will also be considered. Programmatic interviews and
schematic design has already been completed through our advance planning process.
C. Submission Requirements:
• Letter of Interest – A letter of interest must be submitted giving the qualifications of the
project team, including the firm history, individual resumes, current and completed
projects over the last seven years.
o Please provide a list of four completed studies, analyses, and/or design of
similar projects within the last seven years which are relevant to the scope of
the project as listed above.
o Please list four projects similar in size, scope, and complexity.
o Demonstrate success with similar projects for local and state governments and
educational institutions, preferably within North Carolina.
o Provide examples of the past experience of key members of the proposed team
on the projects itemized regarding the above.
• Provide an organizational chart and resumes which will address the following:
o Name the Principal in Charge, Project Manager, and other individuals to be
assigned to the project, providing for each the number of years of service with
the company, number of years of professional experience, and educational
background inclusive of professional certifications (if a joint venture, please list
the above for each firm to be involved). Please indicate the number of persons
employed by each firm. If the firm has multiple offices, please also list the
number of persons employed by each office location proposed to provide
architectural services for this project.
o For sub‐consultants, inclusive of landscaping, surveying, engineering, civil
engineering, or other key components, please list the names and addresses of
each company, as well as the name of any individuals to be assigned to the
project.
• Provide a list of the current workload of the firm(s), the individual workload of the
Project Manager(s).
• Provide the office location(s) which will be handling the project.
• Deadline – One digital copy in .pdf format of the submission must be received by the
Buncombe County General Services Department by 1:00 PM on Friday, March 15th 2024.
Email the submissions to scott.metcalf@buncombecounty.org and
generalservices@buncombecounty.org. Qualifications may also be submitted in person
at 40 McCormick Place, Asheville, NC 28801.
D. Qualifications:
• Interviews may be conducted prior to the selection of a firm for this project.
• Applicants will be evaluated in conjunction with the anticipated needs of the County and
information provided by the applicants as well as information obtained from references,
persons, or other sources identified by the applicant or otherwise known by the County.
• Candidates with prior similar work experience are urged to apply. Such experience
includes, but is not limited to:
o Experience in advanced planning services of government facilities.
o Experience in space management analysis of government facilities.
o Experience working with the needs of local governments.
E. Contact Information:
Any questions about the submittal process should be directed to the Buncombe County General
Services Department via email at generalservices@buncombecounty.org.
