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Bid Title

**RFQ for Design-Build**Pitt CC Greenville Center Renovation-Public Services

Issuing Agency

State Government of North Carolina

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

May 26, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

115C-PCC-013

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Project Description

Solicitation Number:	115C-PCC-013
Project Title:	**RFQ for Design-Build**Pitt CC Greenville Center Renovation-Public Services
Description:	This is RFQ is for Design Build services. Pitt CC will be relocating our various Public Service programs to space available at our Greenville Center location. Relocating in this facility empowers the programs to operate in a space specifically tailored for them. The building is approximately 27,105 square feet with existing floorplan (Exhibit A), Study preliminary floorplan (Exhibit B) as well as exterior façade upgrade (Exhibit C). Additional work will include painting and finishes in other areas of the building as identified during design. All design guidelines are to follow minimum requirements identified by NC Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Training requirements.
Opening Date:	6/19/2026 3:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/27/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION

Solicitation Number * 115C-PCC-013	Department PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-19T15:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-26T15:34:03.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-06-04T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Pre-submittal meeting will be held on site at 10:00am on June 4th, 2026. The address is 3107 S Memorial Road, Greenville, NC 27834. Please enter at front of building.	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Glenn Sheppard
Description This is RFQ is for Design Build services. Pitt CC will be relocating our various Public Service programs to space available at our Greenville Center location. Relocating in this facility empowers the programs to operate in a space specifically tailored for them. The building is approximately 27,105 square feet with existing floorplan (Exhibit A), Study preliminary floorplan (Exhibit B) as well as exterior façade upgrade (Exhibit C). Additional work will include painting and finishes in other areas of the building as identified during design. All design guidelines are to follow minimum requirements identified by NC Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Training requirements.

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DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

May 15, 2026

Department/Agency

Pitt Community College

Project Title

Greenville Center Renovation-Public Services

Scope of Work

Renovation of approximately 27,000 sq.ft. for educational purposes and

updating finishes in remaining areas.

Contact

Glenn Sheppard, AVP of Facilities and Construction

Telephone

(252) 493-7593

Email

Glsheppard063@m.pittcc.edu

Total Project Budget

$4,500,000.00 inclusive of Owners Contingency and Reserves

Source of Funds

State of NC-SCIF

Approved OC-25 #

Publish Date

May 15, 2026

Closing Date

June 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm

Submit FIVE (5) copies of

By Main:

Pitt Community College-Facilities & Construction

qualifications information package P.O. Drawer 7007

to (this is both mailing and delivery Greenville, NC 27836-7200

address):

Attn: Glenn Sheppard

Submit one electronic copy to

Glsheppard063@my.pittcc.edu Hand Delivery*

Pitt Community College-Facilities and Construction

2064 Warren Drive

Winterville, NC 28590

*Fedex, UPS, or similar carrier methods may require this address for delivery.

Please verify information with carrier.

The proposing Design-Build entity must be able to perform the requisite Design

and Construction services with appropriately qualified personnel having valid

professional and business licenses in good standing under the laws of the State

of North Carolina. Relevant information can be found the following websites:

CONSTRUCTION:

NC Licensing Board for General Contractors: (https://nclbgc.org)

NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors:

(https://www.ncbeec.org)

NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler

Contractors: (https://www.nclicensing.org)

NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board:

(https://nclclb.com)

DESIGN:

NC Board of Architecture & Interior Designers: (http://www.ncbarch.org)

NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors:

(http://www.ncbels.org)

NC Board of Landscape Architects: (http://www.ncbola.org)

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DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

May 15, 2026

I. SCOPE

Pitt CC will be relocating our various Public Service programs to space available at our

Greenville Center location. Relocating in this facility empowers the programs to operate in a

space specifically tailored for them. The building is approximately 27,105 square feet with

existing floorplan (Exhibit A), Study preliminary floorplan (Exhibit B) as well as exterior façade

upgrade (Exhibit C). Additional work will include painting and finishes in other areas of the

building as identified during design. All design guidelines are to follow minimum requirements

identified by NC Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Training requirements.

Total project cost is $4,500,000.00 inclusive of 5% Contingency.

The project delivery method will be Design-Build under NC Statute 143-128.1A Design-Build Contracts.

Form of contract can be found at https://www.doa.nc.gov/documents/files/sco-design-build-

construction-contract-forms-and-bonds-3-1-2023/open

Design-Build General Conditions: https://www.doa.nc.gov/documents/files/sco-design-

build-general-conditions-contract/open

II. SCHEDULE

Advertise RFQ

Pre-submittal Scope Briefing (Mandatory Attendance)

RFQ Submission Deadline

Shortlist Preferred Candidates (Rank top three)

Interview & Recommend Preferred Finalist

Obtain Board of Trustees Approval

Execute Pre-Construction Agreement

Start Pre-Construction Services

Start Construction Services

Project Complete

05/12/2026

06/04/2026 - 10:00 AM

06/19/2026 - 3:00 PM

06/26/2026

07/08/2026-1:00pm to 5:00pm

07/28/2026

08/21/2026

Fall 2026

Winter 2026/Spring 2027

Fall 2027

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III. SELECTION CRITERIA

PCC will evaluate RFQ respondents according to the provisions of North Carolina G.S. 143-64.31,

declaration of public policy regarding qualifications-based selection for Design-Build services. Additionally,

and consistent with the University’s goal of achieving at least 10% minority participation for providing

products and services in this project, PCC will evaluate respondents’ plans to address the provisions of G.S.

143-128.2 and 143-128.4 for Minority Participation. The criteria for weighted percentage information is

provided in the RFQ Information Package Response.

Also note that under G.S.143-128.1A.(c) (8), PCC has the discretion to require either option “a” or “b” to

specify procedural criteria by which Design-Builders may select team participants. PCC specifies “option

a”.

IV. RFQ INFORMATION PACKAGE RESPONSE

Format:

Provide FIVE (5) copies of the qualification information package. Provide hardcopy in 8 ½ x 11 size,

bound by clips or staple, and not exceeding 20 double-sided (or 40 single-sided) pages of

copy/illustrations. Do not bind user plastic or wire binders or notebooks. E-mail and Fax submittals will

not be accepted; however, a PDF copy via flash-drive or email- attachment is requested in addition to

the hardcopy submittal.

Contents:

Provide ONE (1) cover letter for the submittal package acting as an expression of interest and as

transmittal.

The contents of the RFQ submittal describe the composition of the Design-Build team; the reason for their

inclusion; the personnel and roles; the management approach; and relevant experience pertinent to this

and comparable projects. Use the following outline as a guide.

A.

The Design-Build Team (25%)

(1) Name of key firms selected by the Design-Build Team dedicated to the project

(2) Describe ownership, thumbnail history, services, location, staff-size of each key firm

(3) Show/describe each firm’s involvement in relevant, successfully completed

projects

(4) Indicate extent of history collaborating with selected firms

(5) Disclose any current or impending legal issues associated with collaborating

participants

(6) Provide evidence of appropriate certifications (See “F” below)

B. Personnel (10%)

The Design-Build team will identify its roster of key personnel who will be dedicated to

this project. Describe why they were selected and the role they will play. Describe

how key personnel have demonstrated their qualifications, capacity and relevant

successful experience performing the required work. Include appropriate evidence of

professional licensure and/or certifications. Note: the successful Design-Builder

must obtain advanced written approval from PCC Facilities and Construction assigned

Project Manager noted in this RFP prior to any change in personnel listed in their

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submittal.

C

HUB Plan (10%)

The Design-Build team will include its plan to obtain participation by HUB firms. Pitt

Community College encourages participation by MWBE firms and supports NC SCO and

NCCC system’s policy of ensuring and promoting opportunities for minority businesses

to meet or exceed the goals set by North Carolina General Statute 143-128.2. Provide

evidence of past projects and efforts. Outline specific outreach efforts to engage HUB

firms for participation in this project. Indicate the minority participation goal expected

to be achieved on the project.

D. Describe Design-Build team’s Methodology to achieve PCC’s project objectives (45%):

(1) Your techniques for collaboration in comparable educational environments

(2) Your plan for determining the true scope of the Work

(3) Your plan for determining the likely cost and maintaining a workable budget

(4) Your plan for determining and managing a workable schedule consistent with the Item II

(5) Your plan for managing personnel who are involved in each step of project execution

(6) Your examples or evidence of applying these techniques on comparable

projects of similar scope and complexity

E. Capacity to Deliver Design-Build Services (5%)

Bonding:

Provide a letter, dated within the last 30 days, from Design-Builder’s surety company,

signed by their Attorney in Fact, verifying the surety’s willingness to issue sufficient

payment and performance bonds for this project, on behalf of design-builder or its

agent licensed to do business in North Carolina, and verifying the firm’s capability and

capacity based on current value of work. Surety company bond rating shall be rated “A”

or better under the A.M. Best Rating system or The Federal Treasury List.

F.

Certifications (5%)

Each Design-Builder shall provide the written certifications that that each design

professional who is a member of the design build team is licensed and in good standing

in the State of North Carolina, including sub-consultants, was selected based upon

demonstrated competence and qualifications in the manner provided by G.S. 143-64.31,

based solely on qualifications without regard to fee.

V. Pre-submittal Briefing

Interested parties must attend a mandatory pre-submittal briefing on the date shown in Item II. -

Schedule above. Attendees will observe the project site or sites to examine existing conditions and receive

a briefing by the PCC Project Representative. The meeting will be held at the PCC-Greenville Center, 3107

S Memorial Road, Greenville, NC 27834. There will be no individual meetings or marketing meetings

conducted or allowed.

VI. Design-Build Selection

Complete submittals are due at PCC Facilities and Construction on the date and time indicated in Item II –

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Schedule.

Pursuant to G.S. 143.64.31, a selection committee of PCC representatives will shortlist and rank-order the

top three Design-Build candidates who will be invited to interview. The selection committee will rank

order the candidates and submit the ranked candidates to the PCC-Board of Trustees. Pending approval,

contract negotiations will commence.

In the event fewer than three respondents provide submittals, the project will be re-advertised and the

selection process will continue as described above.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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