RFQ: Architectural and Engineering Services for Farmers Market Design in Lillington, NC

The County of Harnett, North Carolina, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design a new Farmers Market in Lillington, with project costs estimated between 2 and 5 million dollars. The project encompasses land preparation, parking, utilities, drainage, and the construction of a 15,000-square-foot open-air market facility, including offices, restrooms, and storage, with future phases potentially adding a commercial kitchen and meeting space. The RFQ, posted on September 19, 2025, requires submissions by October 20, 2025, with questions due by September 30, 2025. Proposals must include both paper and electronic copies, with confidential financial statements submitted separately. The selection process emphasizes qualifications, experience, project approach, and understanding, with a qualifications-based ranking and negotiation process, not based on price. The contract will be governed by standard county terms, North Carolina state law, and specific project requirements, including insurance, E-Verify compliance, and nondiscrimination policies. The contract duration aligns with project completion, including warranty, with options for renewal and extension. The scope covers all design phases, permitting, construction administration, and warranty services, with deliverables including comprehensive construction documents, technical specifications, and project management. Administrative contacts are designated for payments and project oversight, with invoices due within 30 days. The RFQ incorporates all attachments, appendices, and addenda, notably including financial statements, reference questionnaires, and a submittal checklist. No specific federal FAR clauses or detailed packaging and shipping instructions are included, as the contract is primarily governed by county and state regulations.