Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection for New Middle School

Swain County Schools is seeking qualifications from professional firms to provide geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections for the construction of a new Swain Middle School. Located at 414 Black Hill Road in Bryson City, North Carolina, the project involves the development of a 100,000-square-foot facility on a 16.5-acre greenfield parcel. While the total construction cost for the facility is estimated at $47,342,514.00 to be managed by Vannoy Construction via a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method, this specific solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified service providers for the construction phase. The anticipated project timeline includes construction mobilization around October 31, 2026, with a target completion date of August 1, 2028. Interested firms must submit three printed copies and one digital USB copy of their proposal by October 14, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. local time. Submissions must include a firm description emphasizing construction-phase expertise, individual team member qualifications, at least three references, and evidence of required insurance coverage including general, automobile, workers' compensation, and professional liability. A properly executed Non-Collusion Affidavit is mandatory, and respondents must certify they have no conflicts of interest. Evaluation will be conducted by a committee based on the best interest of the Board of Education, with particular importance placed on related project experience and familiarity with Swain County. All proposals must comply with North Carolina law and Swain County policy.