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Rutherford County Schools is seeking qualifications from architectural, engineering, and design firms to conduct a facilities feasibility analysis. This analysis will inform the transition from a three-feeder pattern system to a two-feeder pattern system due to declining enrollment. The selected firm will evaluate facility scenarios, develop cost estimates, establish timelines, and provide conceptual feasibility assessments. Responses are due by 5:00 PM local time on Monday, June 8, 2026. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Firms must submit one printed original and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive. The selection will be based on qualifications alone, and fee proposals will be negotiated with the selected firm. Firms must hold all required North Carolina licenses and certifications. Additional documents required include firm overview, project team, subcontractors, relevant project experience, sample work product, proposed approach, references, licensure and certifications, addendum acknowledgment, certification of accuracy, and a noncollusion affidavit. The evaluation criteria include completeness, firm and staff qualifications, relevant experience, familiarity with the project context, and proposed timeline and approach. Interviews may be conducted if applicable.
The deadline for submitting responses to this RFQ is Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. The bid notice states: qualified firms shall submit responses to this request for qualifications RFQ no later than 5:00 pm local time on Monday, june 8, 2026.
The selection will be made on the basis of qualifications alone. The bid notice states: Selection will be made on the basis of qualifications alone.
To be considered for selection, responding firms must demonstrate documented experience in K12 public school facility planning, feasibility analysis, and capital planning; familiarity with the North Carolina school construction and regulatory environment; the ability to provide integrated architectural and engineering services; and experience with projects of comparable scale and complexity. The bid notice states: minimum qualifications to be considered for selection, responding firms must demonstrate the following: a. documented experience in k12 public school facility planning, feasibility analysis, and capital planning.
The selected firm shall conduct physical site visits to each campus included in the scope of analysis prior to completing any feasibility assessment. The bid notice states: Prior to completing any feasibility assessment under this engagement, the selected firm shall conduct physical site visits to each campus included in the scope of analysis.
Responding firms shall include one example of a facility planning report, feasibility study, or comparable work product prepared for a prior client of similar scope and complexity. The bid notice states: sample work product. responding firms shall include one example of a facility planning report, feasibility study, or comparable work product prepared for a prior client of similar scope and complexity to the engagement described in this rfq.