The City of New Bern seeks qualified design-build firms for a new concrete skate park at Seth West Parrott Park. The project budget is approximately $300,000, with a target completion in early 2027. Selection is based on qualifications, not initial fees. The selected firm will handle design, permitting, construction, and a two-year warranty. SOQs are due on September 8, 2026. Firms must not submit project pricing or design/construction fees at this stage.
Payment terms are net 30. the city agrees to pay all approved invoices net thirty 30 days from the date received and approved.
The selected designbuilder must provide a two-year full warranty coverage on all materials and workmanship. complete closeout of the project including punch list development and a two 2 year full warranty coverage on all materials and workmanship.
The evaluation criteria include company information (35 points), project schedule (20 points), guarantee and warranty (10 points), conceptual design (15 points), and designbuild team and team selection (20 points).
Respondents must certify that each design professional was selected based upon demonstrated competence and qualifications. each respondent shall certify that each design professional proposed as part of the designbuild team, including subconsultants, was selected based upon demonstrated competence and qualifications.
Questions concerning this RFQ must be received no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon. questions must be received no later than friday, august 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Failure to submit the required signed certification may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined nonresponsive. failure to submit the required signed certification may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined nonresponsive.
The anticipated project budget is approximately 300,000. the city anticipates a project budget of approximately 300, 000