This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Clinton, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Proposals containing changes to any terms and conditions listed within this solicitation may render the proposal as unacceptable and unresponsive for award. All inquiries are to be made in writing and submitted to the individual listed above. Any attempt to contact any elected local officials or school system administration may result in disqualification of the proposal. It is the sole responsibility of the Firm to assure all addenda have been received prior to submittal. It is the intent of Clinton City Schools to select a firm(s), as a result of this RFQ, that is currently licensed in the State of North Carolina to perform architectural services. Assigned project may include Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Plumbing needs. Contact Information Direct Inquiries To: John Lowe jlowe@clinton.k12.nc.us Submittals Send Proposals To: Clinton City Schools Auxiliary Services Attn: John Lowe 1207 West Elizabeth Street Clinton, NC 28328 SCOPE OF WORK For general purposes, the scope may entail, but not be limited to, costs of design, construction administration and management, project cost estimate, permits, Identifying and obtaining necessary easements, attending pre-bid meetings and bid openings, providing recommendation of award, assisting in value engineering, and contract administration. CCS is specifically looking for Architects with a minimum of 5 years of experience in school construction projects. A list of CCS projects that may require these services is listed within Appendix A. 1. SELECTION PROCESS Clinton City Schools will review the qualification proposals and may request interviews. If contacted, the firm should be available and be ready to provide a presentation of the proposal submitted. All costs associated with the proposal and presentation shall be at no cost to Clinton City Schools. Clinton City Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Clinton City Schools may provide a list of services and goals to be accomplished for a specific project to the selected firm. The firm shall provide a written response addressing the requirements of the project requested. The written response (proposal) shall include the information identified in Section VIII of this RFQ. 2. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Submittal shall include three (3) copies of their proposals in a sealed envelope/box along with one digital version of the proposal (in PDF Format) to the address provided on page two of this solicitation document. No facsimile or email responses will be accepted or considered. The electronic copy shall be included in the proposal package as a USB Flash Drive with the Firm Name and Professional Service clearly marked. Responses must be received no later than the time and date listed on page one of this solicitation document. Any submittals received after the deadline by any delivery method will not be considered or evaluated. 3. RFQ QUESTIONS Questions are to be submitted via email to the individual listed on page two of this solicitation document. Subject line shall be RFQ-ARCHITECT- Clinton City Schools New PreK-2 Facility. Only emailed questions will be addressed and answered. Written response is the only official method by which interpretation, clarification or additional information will be given. Oral interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. No personal inquiry or marketing meetings will be conducted or allowed. Clinton City Schools will not entertain any questions after the deadline date provided on page one of this solicitation document. QUESTION DEADLINE: 2:00 p.m. EST, June 20, 2024