The District is soliciting proposals for the design and implementation of HVAC and related infrastructure improvements that are geared toward saving energy, improving indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and operational efficiencies. The project includes HVAC and other facility infrastructure improvements at various school sites. Lincoln County Schools (referred to hereafter as the "District") requests Statements of Qualifications for Design-Build (DB) Services for HVAC installations as well as related energy and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) infrastructure improvements for various schools, pending funding availability. This request for qualifications (RFQ) solicitation does not commit the District to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of this proposal, or to procure or contract for these services. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the District utilizes a "qualifications-based" selection process without consideration of fee during the initial phase in hiring DB firms. The District's primary purpose in using the DB process is to utilize fasttracked design and construction services to deliver quality construction in an economical and efficient manner with a focus on standardization of systems, products, and installation practices. The District believes the DB method will provide a greater return on investment while also delivering high quality, turn-key projects that will enhance the educational opportunities of the students utilizing the facility, and allow the District to consider and implement various projects as part of an overall plan via task orders on an as needed basis.
Project Site:
Battleground Elementary School 301 Jeb Seagle Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
G.E. Massey Elementary School 130 Newbold Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Lincolnton High School 803 N. Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Lincolnton Middle School 2361 Startown Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Love Memorial Elementary School 1463 Love Memorial School Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Norris S. Childers Elementary School 2595 Rock Dam Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
North Brook Elementary School 642 Highway 274, Vale, NC 28168
S. Ray Lowder Elementary School 350 Kennedy Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Union Elementary School 4875 Reepsville Road, Vale, NC 28168
West Lincoln High School 172 Shoal Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
West Lincoln Middle School 260 Shoal Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Any questions that are necessary to complete proposals should be sent in writing to Eric Eaker, Chief Operations Officer (COO), using the email address provided below by February 20, 2023. Question submittals should include a reference to the applicable RFQ section and/or page number. Any questions submitted after February 20, 2023, at 12:00 pm EST will not be addressed. If the total cost of the scope of work exceeds $300,000, the selected firm must be able to provide Performance and Payment bonds in conformity with North Carolina law. Once a firm is selected and the total amount of the scope of work is determined, the Owner shall provide a contract to the selected firm. The selected firm must have a licensed design staff or the ability to associate by contract, who can legally "stamp" the design plans. Design plans may be subject to NC DPI approval.
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