RFQ for Mechanical Engineering Design Services

Orange County Schools is seeking qualifications from mechanical engineering firms to provide design services for an HVAC system replacement at A.L. Stanback Middle School. The project requires an alternative design approach focusing on a like-in-kind replacement of the current single-zone constant volume (2-pipe) system. The goal is to maintain the system's operational simplicity while reducing overall project costs, limiting construction impact, and minimizing schedule disruptions. Additionally, the design must incorporate a modern building controls system using the owner's preferred vendor to enhance operational efficiency and performance. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was posted on May 6, 2026, by the Orange County Board of Education in North Carolina, with a submission deadline set for June 3, 2026. The solicitation number associated with this opportunity is 580#OCS 26-05-06. Interested firms can contact the primary point of contact, Melanie Gartrell, for additional information or clarification. The project will be performed within North Carolina, and all relevant details are available through the state's electronic procurement portal.