Jesse Helms Park Phase II Design, Bidding, and Construction Administration Services

The contract involves providing comprehensive design, bidding, and construction administration services for Jesse Helms Park Phase II in Union County, North Carolina. The selected firm will be responsible for managing all project phases, including technical design, utility coordination, stormwater planning, permitting, and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards. The project is federally funded, requiring adherence to specific federal clauses such as equal employment opportunity, Section 3 employment provisions, rights to inventions, environmental regulations, and anti-lobbying statutes. The contract emphasizes quality control, project management, and timely delivery, with the work to be performed primarily at Jesse Helms Park, 1505 Summerlin Dairy Road, Wingate, NC. The scope is managed through individual Task Orders, each with its own schedule, and the overall performance period is flexible, subject to mutual agreement. The procurement process is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), with no price submission required at this stage. Firms must submit a concise, well-organized SOQ limited to 25 pages by October 2, 2025, via an electronic portal. Evaluation criteria prioritize project experience (40%), project team (30%), approach and quality control (20%), and innovation (10%), with potential interviews for shortlisted firms. The contract stipulates that all submittals become contractual obligations if selected, and emphasizes compliance with nondiscrimination, small business participation, and conflict of interest policies. Payment terms specify monthly invoicing based on completed services, but detailed invoicing procedures and specific administrative contacts are not explicitly outlined in the available documents. Overall, the contract aims to secure a qualified firm capable of delivering high-quality park development services within a flexible, federally compliant framework.