Demolition, site work, new construction, renovation and addition to a municipal facility in Marion, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a municipal facility; for the demolition of a municipal facility; for the construction of a municipal facility; for the renovation of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

As of August 8, 2024, this project is on hold. Question Deadline 10/28/2022 at 4:00 PM ET All questions must be submitted in writing to McDowell County Ashley R. Wooten, County Manager 60 E. Court Street Marion, NC 28752 Email: awooten@mcdowellgov.com. The scope of the services to be provided by the A/E Team relative to the Project may include without limitation the general disciplines outlined below to the extent necessary to provide project development the Project: Current Space Utilization Evaluation Future Space Utilization Forecasting Determine state and federal space requirements for Social Services facilities Project development with County and DSS leadership Preliminary Schematic Design Obtaining approvals of government agencies having jurisdiction over the project; Preparation of Construction Documents; Bidding phase assistance, attending both pre-bid conference and bid opening, including review of bids; Construction administration and periodic inspection; Cost estimating; Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering Other services customarily furnished by an Architect and its consultants on similar projects The County is seeking a firm that will help to guide the development of a facility development plan for McDowell County Department of Social Services. McDowell DSS is currently housed in three separate buildings that are at capacity and are in various conditions. The firm will work with County leadership to determine how to best address facility needs for that department with options included, but not limited to renovation/expansion of current facility, new building construction, or renovation of an existing facility not under current County ownership). The Board of Commissioners will have the option to select the architects recommendation. The County will further have the option to negotiate with the Firm for the services under Part 2 if it so chooses. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.