Renovation of a mixed-use development in Durham, North Carolina. Design plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

This is an invitation and request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) for Mechanical System Design of Chiller Replacement at various Durham Public Schools (DPS) facilities. Requested services may include customary surveying services and related sub consultant services. This RFQ is for Three Elementary and Two Middle School Renovations. Respondents will be evaluated and scored by "project" as defined in the "Scope" section below. Responses to this Request for Statement of Qualifications will be received at the time and location designated within, and shall include the information requested hereafter. Responses received after this time will not be considered. Successful firms will be selected on an as needed basis during the specified time above. The need for interviews is not anticipated at this time, however DPS may request one if deemed necessary on a project by project basis. It is the intent of this solicitation process to fully comply with G.S. 143-64.31 for the procurement of Mechanical System Design of Chiller Replacements, to announce all requirements for said services, to select firms qualified to provide such services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required without regard to fee other than unit price information at this stage, and thereafter to negotiate a contract for those services at a fair and reasonable fee with the best qualified firm. If a contract cannot be negotiated with the best qualified firm, DPS shall terminate negotiations with that firm and initiate negotiations with the next best qualified firm. Selection of a firm shall include the use of good faith efforts by DPS to notify minority firms of the opportunity to submit qualifications for consideration by DPS. DPS reserves the right to waive technicalities and informalities and, at its sole discretion, to reject any and all responses to the RFQ. Questions will include a reference to the applicable RFQ section and page number. Responses to questions will be posted in the form of an addendum by 5:00 pm onFriday, May 6, 2022. Address any questions via email to: Kevin Coyne, Project Manager: kevin.coyne@lechase.com The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.