Project Information

Bid Title

26-0312 - RFQ 814 MARKET STREET MUSEUM FACILITIES REPURPOSE

Issuing Agency

New Hanover County

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Mar 10, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-0312

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-0312
Bid Title:	26-0312 - RFQ 814 MARKET STREET MUSEUM FACILITIES REPURPOSE
Category:	Finance
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	David King - dking@nhcgov.com

Description: NEW HANOVER COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES MARKET STREET MUSEUM FACILITIES REPURPOSE RFQ 26-0312 New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for repurposing the existing Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, transitioning the building from a primarily public-facing building to a collections and internal operations site. This project will be completed in phases: ? Phase 1 – Space Needs Assessment, Concept Plan, & Budget Estimate o Evaluation of existing conditions o Working with the end users to determine the needs o Developing a concept plan for the project(s) o Developing a budget estimate for each part of the project o Determine an estimated timeline for each project ? Phase 2 – Full and complete design services o Includes Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior design, signage, site work, utilities, construction administration, assisting with permitting with AHJs and utility providers o Anticipated delivery method is Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R) o Includes participating in selection and working with CM@R Submit Statements of Qualifications by mail to: New Hanover County Attn: David King, Facilities Project Manager 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 The deadline for receipt of Statements of Qualifications is 5:00 P.M. EST, Tuesday, April 07, 2026. Submitted Statements of Qualifications are not subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded and executed. Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated, and firms may be contacted for interviews to be conducted by phone or in person. Instructions for submitting Statements of Qualifications and complete requirements and information may be obtained by visiting the County’s website at: www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx 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. Released: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 3/10/2026 3:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 5:00 PM Addendum Date/Time: 3/31/2026 - Answers to Questions Miscellaneous: Deadline for questions: 3/24/2026 BY 5:00PM. Related Documents: 01_26-0312_Market Museum Facility RFQ_03_09_26 - FINAL 04_26-0312_Appendix A_814 Market Street_Floor Plans_Basement_1st and 2nd_03_09_26 05_26-0312_Appendix B_814 Market Street_Site Plan_03_09_26

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES

814 Market Street Museum Facilities Repurpose

RFQ # 26-0312

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LEANN PIERCE, CHAIR

DANE SCALISE, VICE-CHAIR

BILL RIVENBARK

STEPHANIE WALKER

ROB ZAPPLE

CHRIS COUDRIET, COUNTY MANAGER

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES

MARKET STREET MUSEUM FACILITIES REPURPOSE

RFQ 26-0312

New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design

services for repurposing the existing Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, transitioning the building

from a primarily public-facing building to a collections and internal operations site. This project will be

completed in phases:

 Phase 1 – Space Needs Assessment, Concept Plan, & Budget Estimate

o Evaluation of existing conditions

o Working with the end users to determine the needs

o Developing a concept plan for the project(s)

o Developing a budget estimate for each part of the project

o Determine an estimated timeline for each project

 Phase 2 – Full and complete design services

o Includes Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior

design, signage, site work, utilities, construction administration, assisting with

permitting with AHJs and utility providers

o Anticipated delivery method is Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R)

o Includes participating in selection and working with CM@R

Submit Statements of Qualifications by mail to:

New Hanover County

Attn: David King, Facilities Project Manager

200 Division Drive,

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

The deadline for receipt of Statements of Qualifications is 5:00 P.M. EST, Tuesday, April 07, 2026.

Submitted Statements of Qualifications are not subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded

and executed. Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated, and firms may be contacted for interviews

to be conducted by phone or in person.

Instructions for submitting Statements of Qualifications and complete requirements and information

may be obtained by visiting the County’s website at: www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx

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.

Released: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Section 1 - Schedule

1.1 RFQ Schedule

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Deadline for Questions

(Questions may be submitted

from the release date until the

deadline for questions)

Answers to all questions

Deadline for Receipt of

Statements of Qualifications

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by 5:00 PM,

EST

Final answers posted as an addendum by

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by 5:00 PM

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 by 5:00 PM, EST

To:

New Hanover County

Attn: David King, Facilities Project Manager

200 Division Drive,

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

1.2 Proposed Design Schedule

Phase 1 – Space Needs

Assessment, Concept Plan and

Budget Estimate

Phase 2 – Full and Complete

Design Services

June 2026 – September 2026 (120 days)

October 2026 – December 2026 (90 days)

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Section 2 - Instructions

2.1 Statement of Qualifications Instructions

Submit your Statement of Qualifications in a sealed envelope properly marked “RFQ# 26-0312 Cape

Fear Museum of History and Science Repurpose” and addressed to the County at the following address:

New Hanover County

Attn: David King, Facilities Project Manager

200 Division Drive,

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

2.1.1 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.

2.1.2 Clearly indicate the firm’s name, address, email and phone number on the first page of the

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

2.1.3 The successful firm must have the capability of receiving and submitting all documents in an

electronic format. Also, the successful firm must have Internet access for browsing and receipt of

electronic documents via email.

2.1.4 Statements of Qualifications received after the time and date for closing will not be considered.

2.1.5 Submitted Statements of Qualifications are not subject to public inspection until a contract is

awarded and executed.

2.1.6 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 David King, Facilities Project Manager by emailing

dking@nhcgov.com. Questions and responses will be compiled and shared with all interested

Respondents known to the County and posted as an addendum. All questions shall be received no later

than Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by 5:00 PM, EST.

Respondents may not have communications, verbal or otherwise, concerning this RFQ with

any personnel or boards from New Hanover County, other than the person listed in this

section. If any vendor attempts any unauthorized communication, the proposal will be

rejected.

All Respondents who intend to submit a Statement of Qualification on this project should

send an email to dking@nhcgov.com including pertinent contact information. This will

ensure that you receive all addenda issued for this RFQ; if applicable.

Any changes to the qualification request will be issued by addenda and sent by email to all

proposers that have notified the County of their intent to submit a Qualification Package.

The addenda will also be posted on the County’s website at

https://www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx

Verbal information obtained otherwise will not be considered in the awarding of the

proposal. It is the proposer’s responsibility to review and ensure that their proposal

complies with any guidance provided in the addenda.

2.1.7 New Hanover County reserves the right to allow or disallow minor deviations or

technicalities should the County deem it to be in the best interest of the County. New

Hanover County shall be the sole judge of what is to be considered a minor deviation or

technicality.

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2.1.8 Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated, and oral interviews may be requested as part

of the evaluation process. If interviews are conducted, the County will contact Respondents

by email to schedule.

2.1.9 The selected firm shall maintain insurance as outlined in the attached draft contract.

2.1.10 All costs, including travel and expenses, incurred in the preparation of this

Qualification Statement will be borne solely by the proposing Respondent.

2.1.11 No agreements with any selected Respondent shall be binding until a contract is

signed and executed by the authorized County official and authorized

representatives of the vendor.

2.1.12 It is the policy of New Hanover County that minority businesses, as defined by

NCGS 143-128 have maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of

contracts and subcontracts funded in whole or in part with public funds. The

County has established a verifiable goal of ten percent (10%) participation in the

total value of the work.

2.1.13 Pursuant to S.L. 2015-294, Respondents shall fully comply with the U. S.

Department of Homeland Security employee legal status E-Verify requirements for

itself and all its subcontractors.

2.1.14 Trade Secret Confidentiality

Upon receipt of your Qualification Statement by New Hanover County, your

submittal is considered a public record except for material which qualifies as "trade

secret" under N.C. General Statute 132-1.2. After opening, your submittal will be

provided to County staff and others who participate in the evaluation process, and to

members of the general public who submit public records requests.

To properly designate material as trade secret under these circumstances, each Respondent

must take the following precautions: (a) any trade secrets submitted by a Respondent must

be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope marked "Trade Secret - Confidential and

Proprietary Information - Do Not Disclose Except for the Purpose of Evaluating This

PROPOSAL," and (b) the same trade secret/confidentiality designation must be stamped on

each page of the trade secret materials contained in the envelope.

Do not attempt to designate your entire Qualification Statement as a trade secret, and

do not attempt to designate pricing information as a trade secret. Doing so will result

in your submittal being disqualified.

In submitting a Statement of Qualification, each Respondent agrees that the County may

reveal any trade secret materials contained in such response to all County staff and County

officials involved in the selection process, and to any outside consultant or other third

parties who assist the County in the selection process. Furthermore, each Respondent agrees

to indemnify and hold harmless the County and each of its officers, employees, and agents

from all costs, damages, and expenses incurred in connection with refusing to disclose any

material, which the Respondent has designated as a trade secret.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services

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