Request for Qualifications: Construction Manager at Risk for New Animal Adoption Center Facility

The County of Harnett has issued a solicitation seeking Statements of Qualification from qualified firms to serve as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the development of a new approximately 15,000 square foot Animal Services Adoption Center at 3708 US 421N, Lillington, NC. The project involves comprehensive preconstruction and construction management services, including cost estimating, scheduling, quality control, and GMP development, with construction expected to conclude by July 2027. The RFQ emphasizes qualifications-based selection, requiring proposers to demonstrate experience managing similar projects, financial stability, and a commitment to maximizing minority and local business participation. The evaluation process assigns weights to criteria such as financial strength, experience, project approach, and community engagement, with the final award based on demonstrated competence rather than price. The contract incorporates a broad set of legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with all applicable laws, non-discrimination policies, conflict of interest disclosures, and insurance obligations. It mandates detailed team member qualifications, confidentiality, and conflict disclosures, along with provisions for dispute resolution via mediation. The RFQ specifies submission procedures: proposers must deliver one signed original and five copies of their qualification package in a sealed envelope, limited to 25 pages, due by September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM to the designated county address in Lillington. Proposals must be submitted physically; electronic submissions are not accepted, and all questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing by September 19, 2025, with official updates posted on the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal.