RFQ 2027-007 Judicial Center Renovation

Union County, North Carolina, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee the Judicial Center Renovation. The selected firm will provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction phase services, coordinating with the County and its architectural and engineering professionals. The project has an estimated budget of 2,800,000 dollars, and the contract term will extend through the completion of all required services. The CMAR will be responsible for quality control, safety, inspections, testing, and managing the project closeout, including the punch list and warranties. In accordance with the North Carolina Mini-Brooks Act, the award will be based on the selection of the best-qualified firm. Price information must not be submitted with the SOQ and will not be considered during the initial evaluation; instead, the County will negotiate a fair and reasonable fee and Guaranteed Maximum Price with the top-ranked firm. Qualified applicants must hold an active North Carolina general contractor license and provide evidence of their ability to secure performance and payment bonds. Additionally, firms must comply with E-Verify, Federal Equal Employment Opportunity policies, and maintain specific insurance coverage rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best. Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the Union County Submittal Portal by 11:00 AM EDT on October 29, 2026. The SOQ must be a single document not exceeding 50 single-sided pages, excluding resumes and required forms, and must not exceed a file size of 20 MB. All submissions must include a truth and accuracy warranty in the cover letter and provide North Carolina Secretary of State registration status.