RFQ for FCEDC Services

The solicitation issued by the County of Cumberland through the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) seeks qualified firms to provide architectural design, engineering, construction documentation, and construction management services for converting a 35,800-square-foot furniture store into the HR Talent Portal offices and meeting facilities in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The project involves comprehensive pre-construction activities, including design development, permitting, bidding assistance, and construction administration, with an emphasis on compliance with federal HUD requirements, NC building codes, and accessibility standards. The contract size is estimated between five and ten million dollars, and the selection process is qualifications-based, focusing on experience, technical approach, capacity, past performance, and references, with price negotiations occurring after identifying the most qualified firm. The RFQ was posted on September 15, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025, and the project performance is expected to occur at the specified Fayetteville location, with all work subject to HUD approval and funding availability. The contract incorporates numerous federal regulations and clauses, including compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Section 3 employment and contracting obligations, civil rights laws, environmental review procedures under 24 CFR Part 58, and HUD-specific forms such as HUD Form 5369-B. Offerors must certify they are not debarred or suspended, submit a detailed financial condition certification supported by recent financial statements, and demonstrate experience with HUD and defense projects, especially secure facilities like SCIFs if applicable. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to federal, state, and local requirements, including affirmative action, HUB participation, and conflict of interest disclosures. The evaluation will weigh experience, methodology, capacity, past performance, and references, with negotiations conducted post-qualification. Proposal submissions must include five bound hard copies and one digital PDF, with detailed cost proposals using specified forms, and should be delivered to the FCEDC office by the deadline. The process also involves potential clarifications via written questions, and all proposals must conform to the detailed submission instructions to ensure eligibility.