Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Camden, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the construction of a 20,000-square-foot, two-story above grade municipal facility; for site work for a municipal facility; 14,000-square-foot clubhouse / community center; clubhouse / community center; and playground / park / athletic field.

As of March 18, 2024, per owner, there has been no activity on this project. The County plans to release a new RFQ in the next month to better define the scope of work. Camden County is requesting qualified professional architectural firms to submit a statement of qualifications to provide architectural services for the completion of the Administration Complex to include two new buildings, an Administration Building, and Community Center in Camden County, North Carolina. The project will include the design of two new facilities on a pre-designated site with a recently constructed facility containing a library, community room, and board meeting room. The site sits across from the historic Camden County Courthouse, constructed in 1847. Camden County is seeking qualifications from professional firms to provide architectural and engineering services for the construction of the new Camden County Public Services Complex. The project site is located in the 100 block of North Carolina Highway 343 N. Camden, NC 27921, and is situated on approximately 7.69 acres. The site is bordered on the north by a vacant 61-acre private development site with 350 feet frontage on NC 343, and on the southeast by a vacant 51-acre private development site with 1750 feet frontage on US 158. The Administration Building is estimated to not exceed 20,000 gross square feet consisting of two floors. Operational functions within the new public services building will include: Planning & Zoning; Tax Collection; Utility Billing; Elections; Finance; Human Resources; Economic Development; and the County Manager's office. The Community Center Building will consist of approximately 14,000 gross square feet and accommodate recreational facilities including a basketball court, bleachers, an elevated stage, offices for Parks and Recreation staff, Restrooms, and Community Meeting Rooms. This facility will also house the Active Adults Center with a joint-use Kitchen, Large Meeting Room, Exercise Room, and offices for Active Adults Center staff. Camden County will use the Construction Management at Risk construction delivery method for this project. As such, the selected architectural/engineering firm will be required to work directly with the County's Construction Manager at Risk through the completion of the terms of the architectural and engineering services agreement. The project may be completed in phases. The selected architectural and engineering firm's assigned project staff must be experienced in all phases of the planning, design, and construction of similar public facilities; have extensive knowledge of the regulations governing the design, construction, and operation of such facilities in the State of North Carolina; familiarity with LEED energy efficiency principles; and have a proven capability to effectively and efficiently produce a facility consistent with and meeting the needs and goals outlined by Camden County. RFQ Published and Distributed 11-16-22 Deadline for Respondent Questions 11-30-22 Proposal Submission Deadline 12-21-22 Selection Committee meeting to determine shortlist 01-04-23 Selection Committee presentation/interviews 01-18-23 County Commissioner Approval 02-06-23 Firm Selection Notification 02-07-23