RFQ - Storage Building Restoration and Field Access Improvements

The Ashe County Board of Education is seeking a North Carolina-licensed General Contractor for a design-build project at Ashe County Middle School. The scope of work involves the turnkey construction of a pre-engineered metal storage building, approximately 52 by 18 feet (936 square feet), along with associated field-access improvements. Key technical requirements include a 6-inch reinforced concrete slab-on-grade with a compacted ABC stone base, a 100-amp electrical service, and durable, slip-resistant flooring. The project must be code-compliant, weather-tight, and accessible, adhering to North Carolina State Building and Fire Codes, the National Electrical Code, OSHA standards, and FEMA Public Assistance requirements. The project timeline specifies that field access road improvements are expected to begin in mid-March 2027 and conclude by early April 2027, with building construction following once access is secured. All work, including final inspections and closeout, must be completed by June 30, 2027. Qualified firms must demonstrate experience in commercial metal buildings, site work, drainage, and electrical coordination, and must maintain comprehensive general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile insurance. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, and the award will be based on the best interests of the school district.