North Campus Fire Training Phase III Design-Build Services

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is soliciting design-build services for Phase III of the Fire Training Center located at the North Campus in Salisbury, North Carolina. This project, estimated at approximately 5 million dollars and funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, involves the planning, design, permitting, and construction of an Operational Support Building of roughly 9,000 square feet, Building 131 restrooms, and various exterior program elements. The scope encompasses the full project lifecycle from conceptual design and budget development through construction administration and a one-year warranty period. The selection process follows a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) approach, prioritizing technical merit and experience over cost. Evaluation is based on weighted factors, with the highest priority placed on specialized expertise in similar projects and an understanding of the owner's requirements, each accounting for 25 percent of the score. Technical requirements are stringent, mandating compliance with the RCCC Facility Design Manual, PHIUS CORE building standards, WELL Building v2, and FEMA P-361 for tornado shelters. Additionally, the project requires the integration of specific security and safety systems, including Avigilon surveillance, Allegion hardware, and Notifier fire alarms. Applicants must be registered in the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal and submit a single PDF package not exceeding 20 MB. Required documentation includes a letter of interest limited to two pages, a surety letter from a company rated A or better by A.M. Best, a signed W-9, and two public sector recommendation letters. The deadline for responses is September 1, 2026, with submissions directed to the college's environment email address.