Site work and new construction of a retail development in Durham, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a retail development; and for site work for a retail development.

Request for Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for Architectural Services for Conceptual Design and Analysis for the Shoppes of Hope Valley Site The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Proposals are encouraged and welcome from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). The County reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, such proposals as appears in its judgment to be in the best interest of the County. Conceptual Design and Analysis for 3825 S. Roxboro St., Durham, Nc This Rfq is Seeking Firms to Provide Architectural Services to Durham County Government for Conceptual Development Designs of 3825 S. Roxboro St. This 17-acre Lot is Known as the Shoppes of Hope Valley. Services May Include Site Visits, Community Engagement, Streetscape Analysis, Illustrative Conceptual Plans, Presentations to County Staff and County Officials, 3d Perspective Renderings, Test Fits, Udo Assessment, and Potential Collaboration With Other Design and Engineering Firms as Necessary. The specific expectations of the selected firm for this project will be defined in contractual documents and will likely include a request to keep work confidential during the early portion of the design so as not to adversely affect the project. However, at a minimum, the following services and responsibilities are anticipated. 1. Meet regularly with DFI and project stakeholders to discuss design concepts, coordinate work, and define expected timeline. 2. Visit the study area and observe existing site conditions. 3. Review surveys and other documents and information relevant to the site. 4. Collaborate with DFI to refine program parameters for various mixed-use development scenarios, including adaptive reuse of the existing building and new construction. 5. Advise on suitability of site for adaptive reuse and new construction per program parameters and existing site conditions. 6. Explore a range of alternative design concepts. Design concepts should incorporate the area surrounding the site, contextualizing adjacent streets and buildings. 7. Present up to three final conceptual plans to DFI, the County, and in community meetings.Images will include site plans, layout plans, and 3D digital massing images the reflect the size proportions and scale of the development opportunities. Anticipate at least one revision following community meetings. 8. Prepare and present the final conceptual design schemes for the site, including preliminary building plans, elevations, sections, renderings, test fits, site analysis and site plans.