Stadium Repair Design Build

Yancey County Schools is seeking qualified design-build firms to perform comprehensive repairs and renovations at the Mountain Heritage High School Stadium through a Request for Qualifications solicited under number 262-072120262, with a submission deadline of July 29, 2026. The project, with an anticipated total budget of $7,398,375, involves a full scope of work including restroom renovations to achieve ADA compliance, expansion of parking and sidewalks with proper drainage, installation of a new electronic scoreboard, renovation of the press box with HVAC and sound system upgrades, integration of championship recognition displays, and new landscaping featuring a custom Cougar paw design. Work must be completed in time for substantial completion prior to the 2027 football season, with a key milestone for bleacher procurement by September 25, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in three hard copies and one PDF digital copy, limited to 20 pages excluding covers and tabs, and delivered physically to the Yancey County Schools office in Burnsville, North Carolina; electronic submissions are not accepted. Evaluation is based on a weighted non-price best value approach, prioritizing the firm’s experience and capacity (50%), schedule feasibility (25%), qualifications of assigned personnel (15%), and alignment with project objectives (10%). Bidders must submit organized organizational charts detailing key personnel, including the project manager and licensed design professionals, along with resumes and verification of North Carolina licensure. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, with any ties to Yancey County Schools potentially leading to disqualification, and firms must provide a disclosure of any litigation, administrative claims, or government fines within the past five years. Performance and payment bonds are required under North Carolina statute G.S. 44A-3, issued by sureties authorized in the state, and insurance mandates include $1 million general liability, $1 million property damage, and workers’ compensation coverage, all from insurers rated A or better by Best’s. All submissions are subject to North Carolina’s Public Records Law, and any claim of trade secret or confidential status must be justified and accompanied by indemnification language. The design-build contract will follow DBIA Forms 525 and 535 and must comply with state statutes G.S. 143-64.31 and G.S. 66-152(3). No federal contract clauses or FAR provisions apply; the procurement operates