Goess Student Center Renovation and One-Stop Center Redesign

The contract involves a renovation project at Pitt Community College aimed at transforming the existing Goess Student Center into a modern One-Stop center for curriculum and continuing education programs, covering approximately 6,500 square feet. The project is funded by county appropriations with a total budget of $625,000, and the scope includes redesigning spaces to include offices, a student lounge, and a cafeteria. The procurement process is a qualifications-based selection, requiring interested architectural or engineering firms to submit four copies of a Letter of Interest and a Standard Form 254 by September 12, 2025. The submission must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including a maximum of 20 pages plus the SF 254, and must be delivered in sealed packages marked clearly with the project name and number. The project is scheduled to commence immediately after contract award, with an anticipated completion by Winter 2026/27, and the work will be performed at the college’s campus in Winterville, North Carolina. The selection process emphasizes relevant expertise, past performance, staffing adequacy, design approach, and experience managing costs and schedules. Firms must be licensed in North Carolina and demonstrate a record of successful projects without major legal or technical issues. The contract documents do not specify federal FAR clauses but are governed by North Carolina state procurement laws and the State Building Commission’s standards. There are no explicit clauses regarding inspection, acceptance, or special contract requirements; instead, the emphasis is on professional qualifications, methodology, and past performance. Administrative details specify the submission addresses, contact persons, and the schedule for pre-submittal meetings and proposal deadlines, with no mention of specific invoicing procedures or detailed delivery terms beyond proposal packaging instructions. Overall, the project aims for a collaborative, qualifications-based selection process to ensure the design aligns with college needs and standards within the specified timeline.