Riverview Elementary School RFP Design Build Gym

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted Date:	Jan 12, 2026
Due Date:	Jan 21, 2026
Solicitation No:	194-196-RFP HCPS_RIVERVIEW GYM .
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Solicitation Number:	194-196-RFP HCPS_RIVERVIEW GYM .
Project Title:	Riverview Elementary School RFP Design Build Gym
Description:	Design Build New Gym Riverview Elementary School
Opening Date:	1/21/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	1/13/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	HERTFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 194-196-RFP HCPS_RIVERVIEW GYM .	Department HERTFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-01-21T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-01-12T17:13:17.0000000Z	Commodity Code Design Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Design Build Gym	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Lori Merritt
Description Design Build New Gym Riverview Elementary School

Attachments rfp 1.21.26 riv gym.pdf (307.27 KB) rfp 1.21.26 riv gym.pdf (307.27 KB)

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

DESIGN-BUILD

NEW GYM AT RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

QUESTION DEADLINE: 2:00 p.m. EST, January 14, 2026

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. EST, January 21, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Design-Build Services

HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NORTH CAROLINA

The District requests Statements of Qualifications for Design-Build Services for a new

gymnasium at Riverview Elementary School project. This request for qualifications (RFQ)

solicitation does not commit the District to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the

preparation of this proposal, or to procure or contract for these services. Pursuant to North

Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the District utilizes a “qualifications-based” selection

process without consideration of fee during the initial phase in hiring Design Build (DB) firms.

The District’s primary purpose in using the DB process is to utilize fast-tracked design and

construction services to deliver quality construction in an economical and efficient manner. The

District believes the DB delivery method will provide a greater return on investment while also

delivering a high quality, turn-key facility that will enhance the educational opportunities of the

students utilizing the facility.

For information purposes, this RFQ includes the following information on the following items:

1) Project site: Riverview Elementary School.

2) Project scope: Hertford County Public Schools (HCPS) is soliciting proposals for the

design and construction of a new Gymnasium at Riverview Elementary School. The

school will comply with general program guidelines set forth by the North Carolina

Department of Public Instruction. NCDPI provides technical assistance and authorization

of state funding for school construction.

3) Anticipated project budget: Estimated up to $7,150,000.

4) Project schedule: Funding is provided by the North Carolina Needs-Based Public School

Capital Fund. Estimated project start date of March 2026 and an estimated project

completion date of November 2027.

5) Qualifications selection criteria and criteria weighting: An Evaluation Committee will

evaluate the proposals using the following criteria.

a. Expertise, qualifications, and current/past experience of the Offeror, particularly

with all aspects of public schools, including educational specifications,

preconstruction services, project management, construction, design-build, and

reporting/communications capabilities.

b. Ability of Offeror to provide responsive services.

c. Ability to offer complete in-house services, value-added services, and team

continuity throughout life of contract.

d. Past performance on contracts of similar size and scope including plan to meet

HUB/MBE goals.

e. Local preference for Resident (NC) firms - Resident firms may receive preference

in procurement of Design Build, Architectural, and subsequent subcontractor

selections. A Resident firm is a firm that has paid unemployment taxes or income

taxes in North Carolina and whose principal place of business is located in this

State.

6) Notice of the District’s rules, ordinances, or goals, including goals for MWBE and small

business participation: The District encourages use of small, women and Historically

Underutilized Businesses however no specific percentage has been approved for this

project; the state goal of 10% minority business participation shall prevail unless

otherwise approved prior to bidding. All Board of Education Policies and Procedures

shall apply to this contract.

7) Each Offeror shall submit with its proposal an explanation of its project team selection

consisting of either: a. List of licensed contractors, licensed subcontractors and licensed

design professionals the design-builder proposes to use on the project, OR b. A list of the

licensed contractors and design professionals whom the design-builder proposes to use

for the project's design and construction and an outline of the strategy the design-

builder plans to use for open subcontractor selection based upon the provisions of

Article 8 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.

DELIVER PROPOSALS TO:

Dr. Jesse Pratt

Hertford County Public Schools

701 N. Martin Street

Winton, NC 27986

(252) 358-1761

jpratt@hertford.k12.nc.us

Please use the above contact and do not contact other staff or elected officials in regards to this

procurement process. Improper contact may result in disqualification of your proposal. No pre-

proposal conferences, meetings, or site visits shall be conducted. Any questions that are

necessary to complete proposals should be sent in writing at least 7 (seven) business days prior

to the submission deadline to the name listed above.

1. Number of Copies and Due Date

Ten (10) copies, as well as a thumb drive with digital copy, are due by 3:00 p.m., January 21,

2026. Statements of Qualifications/Proposals received after that time will not be considered.

Copies via email will not be accepted. The District is not responsible for late submissions. Mark

the outside of the package with a label titled “NEW GYMNASIUM RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL DESIGN-BUILD PROPOSAL” with the due date.

2. Schedule/Process

Following evaluation of the qualifications of the design-builders, the two or three most highly

qualified design builders shall be ranked. If after the solicitation for design-builders not as many

as three responses have been received from qualified design-builders, the District shall again

solicit for design-builders. If as a result of such second solicitation not as many as three

responses are received, the District may then begin negotiations with the highest-ranked

design-builder under G.S. 143-64.31 even though fewer than three responses were received. If

the District deems appropriate, it may invite some or all responders to interviews. Interviews

are not anticipated at this time but may be requested if deemed necessary.

3. Selection Criteria & Format of Proposal

The Offerors should address the following in their statements:

A. Expertise in providing Design-Build services for public school projects

i. Brief firm introduction; Provide a description of the team and firm that will enter

into the contract, including origin, background, current size, available resources,

locations, and general organization for design and construction; Include an

authorized contact person for the proposal process. Provide copies of your North

Carolina General Contractor License, Licenses of design professionals proposed,

bonding capacity, and a summary of the firm’s financial stability. Each offeror

shall certify that each licensed a design professional who is a member of the

design-build team, including subconsultants, was selected based upon

demonstrated competence and qualifications in the manner provided by G.S.

143-64.31.

B. Past performance on similar work

i. List five to ten most relevant school projects completed by your firm as the

contractor or Design-Builder.

ii. Examples of firm(s) providing design and planning services, constructability

reviews, and value management.

iii. Examples of coordination with multiple agencies.

iv. List of references (a minimum of 3 references).

C. Adequate staff and team for assignment to this Project

i. Organizational chart, including both Design and Construction Teams

ii. Resumes of all key team members proposed to be assigned. If any

subconsultants are proposed, please indicate the person, firm, and provide

information in Section “a. Expertise” for each firm. Note: The design-builder shall

obtain written approval from the District prior to changing key personnel after

the contract has been awarded.

D. Approach to providing a unified Project

i. Experience in collaborative relationships.

ii. Cost estimating approach / Examples of GMP compared to final cost.

iii. Program to maximize HUB, local, and minority business participation, including

pre-qualification procedures. List proposed subcontractors OR strategy to be

used to prequalify firms. Include a description of good faith efforts to be used for

your bid solicitation process. If a firm is a Small, Minority, Local, or Disadvantaged

Business please include certification(s).

iv. A typical draft floor plan that could be applied to the project, and/or other

conceptual pictures or renderings that are similar and applicable to the project.

v. Hourly rates for professionals.

E. Location of office and familiarity with the area

i. Knowledge of local codes and ordinances; Previous experience in the region;

Location of firm(s).

F. State any conflicts of interest your firm or any key team member may have with this

Project.

G. Financial Information, including:

i. Financial Statement for past 2 years.

ii. Proof of ability to obtain performance and payment bonds.

Other Conditions:

A) The District reserves the right to cancel or reject any or all proposals and to negotiate and

award a contract deemed to be in the District’s best interest.

B) The District shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by any firm responding to this RFQ.

Firms submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ agree that the materials and submittals

are prepared at the firm’s own expense with the express understanding that the firm

cannot make any claims whatsoever for reimbursement from the District for the costs and

expense associated with preparing and submitting a proposal. Each firm shall hold the

County/District harmless and free from any and all liability, costs, claims, or expenses

incurred by, or on behalf of, any person or firm responding to this RFQ.

C) The District is not required to enter into a contract with any Offeror if not entering into such

a contract deemed by the District in the best interest of the District.

D) The Offeror certifies that to the best of its knowledge no employee of the District nor any

member thereof, nor any public agency or official affected by the proposal, has a pecuniary

interest in the business of the Offeror, and that no person associated with the Offeror has

any interest that would conflict in any manner with the performance of the proposal.

E) This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations or against a bidder

or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other

basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.

F) After selection, and prior to contract signing, the firm will be required to provide proof of

licensing and insurance, and other requirements per District policy and State law.

Minority/Women and Small Business Enterprises

It is the policy of the District to provide minorities, women, and small business enterprises equal

opportunity for participating in all aspects of contracting and procurement programs, including

but not limited to employment on construction development projects, and materials/services,

consistent with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The policy prohibits discrimination

against any person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color,

national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. To qualify as a MBE/HUB, at least

fifty-one percent (51%) of the business must be owned by one or more persons who are

members of at least one of the groups set forth in N.C.G.S. § 143-128.4(b), or in the case of a

corporation, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is owned by one or more persons who

are members of at least one of the groups set forth in N.C.G.S. § 143-128.4(b).

Submitting Confidential Information

Each proposal becomes the property of the County/District and is considered a public record

except for material that qualifies as “Trade Secret” information under North Carolina General

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

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