Renovation of a mixed-use development in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a stadium; and educational facility.

Western Carolina University is soliciting qualifications for design services for the Whitmire Stadium Improvements, new Football Operations Facility, and a new Field Sports Complex as described in the narrative found on the WCU Project Solicitations webpage. (URL above) In selecting designers, the selection committee will take into consideration qualification information including such factors as: 1. Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type ofproject. 2. Past performance on similar projects. 3. Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team for the project. 4. Current workload and State projects awarded. 5. Proposed design approach for the project including design team and consultants. 6. Recent experience with project costs and schedules. 7. Construction administration capabilities. 8. Proximity to and familiarity with the area where the project is located. 9. Record of successfully completed projects withoutmajor legal or technical problems. 10. Other factors which may be appropriate for the project. In the interest of cost-savings to the designers, consistency of the submittals, and more efficient use of time by the pre-selection committee, the submitted information package should not include any notebooks, binders, tab, clips, etc. The format should be 8- 1/2" x 11" pages stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Proposing firms must submit ONE (1) copy of the Letter of Interest and ONE (1) copy of Standard Form SF330 and 1 digital copy of each. The Letter of Interest should not exceed TEN (10) singlesided pages or FIVE (5) double-sided pages plus the SF330. The digital copy shall be submitted via USB Flash Drive. E-mail and Fax submittals will not be accepted. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.