Building Automation System Renovation at Cabarrus Youth Development Center

The contract involves a comprehensive renovation of the Building Automation System (BAS) at the Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, with an estimated project value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The primary scope includes designing a new BAS, modifying the fire alarm system, and replacing water heating systems, with a specific transfer of smoke control functions from the BAS to the fire alarm system. The project aims to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and system integration within the facility, which houses 96 youth residents. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, through the State Construction Office, is seeking qualified design firms with proven experience in youth detention or development facilities, building automation, and fire alarm systems. The design process encompasses all phases from planning and schematic design to construction documents, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout, adhering to the standards outlined in the State Construction Manual. Interested firms are required to submit a Letter of Interest and SF-254 form by July 28, 2025, with three copies each, in a specified format that emphasizes simplicity and cost-efficiency. The selection process will evaluate firms based on expertise, past performance, team capacity, experience with similar projects, cost and schedule management, construction administration capabilities, and familiarity with the project location. The project is funded by the 2022-2023 Repairs & Renovations Reserve, and all services must be provided in accordance with federal and state procurement regulations. The contract aims to ensure a seamless upgrade of critical building systems to improve safety, compliance, and operational reliability at the youth facility.