RFQ 2027-016 Construction Manager at Risk Services, Union County Historic Post Office/West Franklin Street Renovations

Union County, North Carolina, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to lead the renovations of the Union County Historic Post Office and the West Franklin Street facility. The project is divided into two phases: the adaptive reuse of a 41,000-square-foot commercial center on West Franklin Street and minor interior renovations of approximately 27,553 square feet at the Historic Post Office, which must remain operational during construction. The selected CMAR will collaborate with a separately contracted architectural and engineering firm, providing professional services across planning, design, preconstruction, and construction. The contract will be based on the AIA A133-2019 standard form, utilizing a Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price payment structure. Qualified firms must be licensed in North Carolina and capable of providing 100 percent performance and payment bonds, as well as a builders risk insurance policy for the total cost of the work. Submissions are due electronically by 4:00 PM on November 18, 2026, and must adhere to a 50-page limit. Evaluation is based on a weighted analysis of the project team, CMAR experience, project management approach, and resource availability, with potential short-listed firms undergoing a secondary interview process. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity policies, E-Verify requirements, and Union County Small Business Outreach Guidelines.