Demolition, site work and addition to a detention facility in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a detention facility; for the demolition of a detention facility; and for site work for a detention facility.

New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for expanding the capacity of the existing New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Detention Center, adding a facility for Animal Services, and adding a Backup 911 call center. New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for expanding the capacity of the existing New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Detention Center, adding a facility for Animal Services, and adding a Backup 911 call center. This project will be completed in phases: Phase 1 - Space Needs Assessment, Concept Plan, & Budget Estimate Evaluation of existing conditions Working with the end users to determine the needs Developing a concept plan for the project(s) Developing a budget estimate for each part of the project Determine an estimated timeline for each project Phase 2 - Full and complete design services Includes Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior design, signage, site work, utilities, construction administration, assisting with permitting with AHJs and utility providers Anticipated delivery method is Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R) Includes participating in selection and working with CM@R New Hanover County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Statements of Qualifications and to make the award which will be most advantageous to the County. Deadline for Questions (Questions may be submitted from the release date until the deadline for questions) Tuesday January 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM, EST Answers to all questions will be posted as an addendum on January 22, 2026 by 5:00 PM After the release date, all communications between the County and prospective respondents regarding this RFQ shall be in writing. Any inquires, requests for interpretation, technical questions, clarification, or additional information shall be directed to Kevin Caison, Senior Facilities Project Manager by emailing kcaison@nhcgov.com. Firms submitting their qualifications statements are asked to submit five (5) copies of the complete statement of qualifications along with one (1) electronic copy on USB. The County reserves the right to accept and reject any and/or all statements of qualifications submitted, in whole or in part. The County reserves the right to negotiate any and all elements of the qualification statement by and with any consultants it deems suitable to carry out this project. New Hanover County has no obligation to award work based off this RFQ and reserves the right to re-advertise. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway