Design Services for Pavilion, Stage, and Parking at Bertie County Outdoor Recreation Park

The Bertie County project seeks qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive design services for a public outdoor recreation park on the eastern boundary of Bertie County at Albemarle Sound. The scope includes developing schematic designs, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for a 30 by 66-foot pavilion with utilities, a 20 by 30-foot raised stage with utilities, and parking facilities. The project aims for timely completion, with construction documents due by January 31, 2026, and the selection process emphasizes firms' relevant experience, past performance, project approach, and schedule. The contract will be a base agreement with task orders for each work element, requiring fees to be negotiated upfront, and it mandates support for MBE/WBE/DBE participation and non-discrimination policies. The procurement process is qualifications-based, with no explicit federal or state FAR clauses incorporated, and no attachments or supporting documents referenced beyond the main RFQ. The contract emphasizes compliance with MBE/WBE/DBE requirements and non-discrimination but does not specify federal certifications like UEI or CAGE codes. There are no detailed provisions on inspection, acceptance, or quality control procedures; these are likely addressed in subsequent task orders. The agreement will be executed with the County of Bertie, with Robin Payne serving as the primary contact. Submissions are due by September 15, 2025, via email, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Overall, the contract emphasizes expeditious selection, clear scope of work, and adherence to participation and non-discrimination policies, with detailed pricing to be negotiated post-selection.