Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ: Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition and Rebuild of South Point High School Press Box and Concession Stand

Issuing Agency

Gaston County Public Schools

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Jan 12, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFQ: Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition and Rebuild of South Point High School Press Box and Concession Stand

GCS is requesting the qualifications of architectural/engineering firms (Firms) for architectural and engineering services for demolition of existing press box/concession stand located in Gaston County, North Carolina. The new building will fit in the existing structure’s footprint.

Key Dates

January 12, 2026 - The RFQ was first announced in local newspapers

February 9, 2026 0 2:00 pm EST - The last day for the Firm to submit the RFQ to GCS

February 2026 - Selected Firms may be invited to interview with a GCS committee for this RFQ response

February 2026 - GCS plans to make a selection for a qualified Firm

March 2026 - Anticipated procurement award to Firm by GCS Board of Education

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Request for Qualifications

Architectural and Engineering Services for

Demolition and Rebuild of Press Box /

Concession Stand

January 12, 2026

Gaston County Schools

Attn: Matt Odom

Project Manager

941 Osceola Street

Gastonia, NC 28053-1397

Table of Contents

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Advertisement and Overview ...........................................................................................3

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Key Dates..........................................................................................................................3

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Submission Requirements .................................................................................................3

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Evaluation Components.....................................................................................................6

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General Conditions ...........................................................................................................7

5.1 Proposal/Qualifications Confidentiality ............................................................................7

5.2 Minority & Woman Owned Business Enterprises Participation .......................................7

5.3 Required Insurance............................................................................................................7

5.4 Contract Award .................................................................................................................8

5.5 Additional Terms & Conditions ........................................................................................8

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1 Advertisement and Overview

Advertisement

Beginning on January 12, 2026, Gaston County Schools (GCS) made the following

announcement on its website:

“Gaston County Schools is accepting responses from firms to a “Request for Qualifications

(RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition and Rebuild of Press Box

/ Concession Stand. Information is available at www.gaston.k12.nc.us/currentRFQ.

Overview

GCS is requesting the qualifications of architectural/engineering firms (Firms) for architectural

and engineering services for demolition of existing press box/concession stand located in Gaston

County, North Carolina. The new building will fit in the existing structure’s footprint.

2 Key Dates

January 12, 2026 − The RFQ was first announced in local newspapers

February 9, 2026 − 2:00 pm EST – The last day for the Firm to submit the RFQ to GCS

February 2026 – Selected Firms may be invited to interview with a GCS committee for this RFQ

response

February 2026 − GCS plans to make a selection for a qualified Firm

March 2026 – Anticipated procurement award to Firm by GCS Board of Education

3 Submission Requirements

Firms submitting their qualifications for Gaston County Schools (GCS) projects must follow the

format below. Material must be in 8 1/2 x 11-inch format. Submittals shall include divider tabs

labeled with the boldfaced headers below; e.g., the first tab would be entitled “Letter of Interest”,

the second tab “Firm Information”, etc. All cost incurred in the preparation and submission of

the RFQ shall be covered by the Firm. Double-sided printing is encouraged. Provide one (1)

original and five (5) copies.

At a minimum the RFQ should include the following:

A. Letter of Interest

Submit a letter of interest, including a brief description of the firm’s overall

qualifications to perform the work successfully. This letter should introduce the Firm

(team) or individual and must be signed by a representative of the Firm with

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authorization to sign contracts.

a. If submitting as a team, note which team member (company) is the prime

consultant or lead joint venture partner, or if it will be a prime-sub

consultant(s) contractual relationship

b. Identify primary contact person for your Firm (team).

B. Firm Information

Name of Firm, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, home page

URL, type of Firm (i.e. corporation), and North Carolina business license number.

Provide a brief history of the Firm including the year the Firm was established as

presently organized. Include total number of staff by job category, and registration.

Include a company profile that list the primary services (disciplines) offered. Identify

location of the office that will be responsible for the implementation of services

provided to GCS.

C. Sub-Consultants

Provide an organizational chart showing the relationship between team members.

Describe Firm information for each sub-consultant including a company profile,

contact information, years in business, number of employees, and location of the sub-

consultant office that will be responsible for the implementation of services provided

to GCS.

D. Resumes

Identify the key personnel you anticipate working on the project(s); providing

resumes outlining area(s) of expertise, role on project, number of years employed by

Firm along with total years of direct experience, and professional licensing

information. Experience while employed at another Firm must be clearly identified.

Resumes should represent projects conducted during the last 5 years.

E. Project Experience

Provide a list of similar projects that your Firm has designed and constructed.

a. Project name

b. Owner name and address

c. Contact person, phone number, and e-mail address

d. Provide written references from project owner

e. Service provided

f. Size of project in square feet

g. Project cost

h. Change order cost in dollars and percentage of the total construction cost.

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Identify what amount of the change orders were due to owner’s requests.

i. Completion date

j. Contractor/construction manager

k. Brief description of the project and unique attributes

l. MWBE Participation including dollar amount and percentages (both your Firm

and the contractor’s participation)

m. Photographs of the projects listed

F. Cost Control

Outline cost estimating procedure, at what phases of the project, and to what detail

cost estimates are complete. Describe your procedures related to project cost

containment, value engineering, and lifecycle cost, as part of your planning and

design considerations.

G. Quality Assurance

Outline the coordination process between the architect/engineer and consultants.

Describe the review process to assure plans, specifications are complete and accurate

prior to putting the documents out to bid.

H. Diversity

If Firm is designated as a Minority/Woman owned Business Enterprise, include

appropriate documentation pertaining to NC Statewide Uniform Certification

(SWUC). Describe methods Firm utilizes to ensure participation of Minority/Women

owned businesses.

I. Financial/Legal

Provide financial statements for the last two years. Include a statement of the Firm’s

insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability errors and

omissions, automobile, and workers’ compensation carried by the Firm. Describe any

legal action brought against the Firm in the past five years and the resolution of the

action if a final determination has been made.

J. Declaration

Submit a declaration under penalty of perjury by an authorized corporate officer or

principal, stating that reasonable diligence has been used in preparation of the

Statement of Qualifications submitted in response to the RFQ and that all information

provided is true, correct, and complete.

Submit the complete qualifications submission in paper format to the following address no

later than 2:00 pm on February 9, 2026:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors
• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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