Project Information

Bid Title

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - HISTORIC COURTHOUSE RENOVATION

Issuing Agency

County of Moore

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Mar 30, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ 2026-05

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ 2026-05
Bid Title:	ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - HISTORIC COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
Category:	Moore County General Bids
Status:	Open

Description: ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATIONS COUNTY OF MOORE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2026-05 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES – HISTORIC COURTHOUSE RENOVATIONS PURSUANT to Section 143-64.31 of the General Statutes of North Carolina sealed qualifications titled "RFQ 2026-05 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES – HISTORIC COURTHOUSE RENOVATIONS” may be furnished to the Terra Vuncannon, County of Moore, 103 W. Saunders Street, Carthage, NC 28327, until 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026.  For your convenience, a Bid Drop-Off box is located in lobby at 103 W. Saunders Street, Carthage, NC 28327. The intent of the County is to obtain qualifications from a professional firm for architectural services for the historic courthouse renovation project.  Instructions for submitting qualifications and complete specifications for the services desired may be obtained by contacting Terra Vuncannon at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or by the link below.  The County of Moore reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses. Terra Vuncannon Purchasing Manager Publication Date/Time: 3/30/2026 4:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: RFQ 2026-05 Architectural Services - Historic Courthouse Renovations

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COUNTY OF MOORE

NORTH CAROLINA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ISSUE DATE: March 30, 2026

RFQ#: 2026-05

TITLE: Architectural Services for Historic Courthouse Renovations

ISSUING DEPARTMENT:

County of Moore

Attn: Terra Vuncannon

103 W. Saunders Street

Carthage, NC 28327

Sealed qualifications will be received until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday April 22, 2026 from

qualified firms for Architectural Services for Historic Courthouse Renovations for the

County of Moore. For your convenience, a Bid Drop-Off Box is located in the lobby at 103

W. Saunders Street, Carthage, NC. Please note “RFQ 2026-05” on sealed envelope.

All inquiries for information concerning the Request for Qualifications shall be directed to:

Terra Vuncannon, Purchasing Manager

103 W. Saunders Street

Carthage, NC 28327

(910) 947-7118

tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov

Sealed qualifications shall be delivered to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov and shall bear

the name and number of this Request for Qualifications in the e-mail subject header. It is

the sole responsibility of the Firm to ensure that its response reaches the Issuing

Department by the designated date and hour indicated above.

In compliance with the Request for Qualifications and to all the terms and conditions

imposed herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services and install the

goods described in accordance with the attached signed response.

Firm Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________

Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________

______________________________________ By: _____________________

(typed)

By: ____________________

(signed)

Authorized Signatory E-mail address: ____________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT

W-9 FORM

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Overview

The County of Moore is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms

to provide design and related professional services for restoration/replacement projects for the

Historic Courthouse.

Background

The County of Moore Historic Courthouse is located at 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC

28327. The present courthouse was dedicated in September 1923. In 1979 the courthouse was

placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Currently the facility houses County

Administration, County Attorney Offices, and the Tax Department. The County wishes to

maintain the historical appearance and ambience this facility offers to its employees and citizens.

The areas to be restored/updated for this project include exterior limestone restoration, HVAC

replacement, roof replacement, window replacement, minor interior cosmetics, and

plumbing/electrical as necessary for these updates.

Services Requested

The scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following tasks and deliverables

associated with any design and construction of the County of Moore Historic Courthouse. The

selected firm shall work closely with County representatives and any subject-matter experts for

each area of restoration to ensure the exterior historical appearance is honored and the interior

updates are appropriate.

1. Building Assessment: Conduct building assessment and develop base drawings suitable for

design and permitting.

2. Architectural and Engineering Design: Prepare complete design documents, including

architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components necessary for the desired

updates.

3. Permitting and Regulatory Coordination: Prepare and submit required applications,

drawings, and supporting materials to obtain all local and state permits and approvals.

4. Cost Estimation and Bid Documentation: Provide detailed cost estimates at each design

phase and prepare bid documents and specifications for competitive construction

procurement.

5. Construction Administration: Oversee construction activities, including review of

submittals, response to bids, progress meetings, and coordination with County staff to ensure

compliance with design intent and applicable standards.

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6. Inspections and Project Closeout: Conduct periodic site inspections during construction

and participate in final inspections and punch-list completion to verify compliance with plans

and specifications.

7. Record Drawings and Turnover Documentation: Prepare and deliver accurate record

drawings and project documentation upon completion, including all modifications made

during construction.

Procedural Requirements/Evaluation Criteria

All proposals must provide the following information for review:

Please label each section and place in your bound response in the order below.

1. Firm Location: Also provide firm name, address, telephone numbers and year

established.

2. Firm Services: Types of services customarily provided by the firm. Firm will be

required to be registered with the NC Secretary of State.

3. Firm Consultants: Provide names of all outside consultants who would be retained to

provide services required for this project.

4. Firm and Project Team Experience: Brief description of the firm's experience with

similar projects over the past five years.

5. Project Approach: Provide a description of the approach your firm would take to the

project, including all critical aspects and tasks needed to be undertaken by Moore County

6. Firm Workload: List of current projects with expected completion date and man-hour

commitments relative to the capacity of the firm.

7. Firm Fee Schedule: List of current fees to include published hourly rates for the firm

and methodology of setting fees.

8. Firm References: A list of at least three (3) references with contact names and phone

numbers. References should be from entities with projects of similar design.

The above Procedural Requirements will have the below value in the Evaluation Criteria.

1. 5%

2. 5%

3. 10%

4. 20%

5. 25%

6. 20%

7. 5%

8. 10%

Selection Process:

The proposals received by the submittal deadline will be evaluated by a selection committee

comprised of representatives of Moore County.

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The committee will review and identify the firm or firms that are most qualified and responsive to

the services requested. Interviews may be conducted should the committee require further

assessment. The successful firm will be notified once an award/contract has been approved by the

County Manager or Board of Commissioners.

The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses.

Additional Instructions:

After the Request for Qualifications issue date, all communications between the Issuing

Department and prospective Firms shall be in writing. No oral questions shall be accepted. Any

inquiries, requests for interpretation, technical questions, clarifications, or additional information

shall be in writing to Terra Vuncannon at tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov , no later than 10:00

am Thursday, April 9, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please put “RFQ 2026-05” in subject

header of e-mail.

If not hand delivering to the Bid Drop-Off box located at 103 W. Saunders Street, Carthage, NC

28327, please submit via FedEx or UPS to the following address:

County of Moore

Attn: Terra Vuncannon

103 W. Saunders Street

Carthage, NC 28327

Firms should submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of their response, no

later than 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Firm’s Statement of

Qualifications shall be limited to no more than 15 pages, including Cover Page.

The original should also include the following documents: Non-Collusion

Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, and W-9 Form.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541310Architectural Services

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