SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · IREDELL COUNTY

    Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Iredell County Hall of Justice Expansion and Renovation

    Issued by Iredell County
    countyRequest For Qualification - All Spend ThresholdsIredell CountySol. 240664
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Mar 30, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 10, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Iredell County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Iredell County seeks a qualified Construction Manager at Risk for a 65,000 sq ft new facility and 32,000 sq ft renovation at the Hall of Justice. The project requires full construction management, compliance with codes and ADA, and an accelerated timeline. Proposals must demonstrate experience and cost-effectiveness.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    240664
    Type / RFx
    Request For Qualification - All Spend Thresholds
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    March 10, 2026
    Due Date
    March 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Iredell County
    Agency
    Iredell County

    Description

    Iredell County is seeking qualified companies to provide comprehensive construction manager at risk services for the construction of an approximately 65,000-square-foot facility and the renovation of approximately 32,000 square feet of existing space at the Hall of Justice.

     

    The selected company will be responsible for all phases construction services from pre-construction through final closeout, -and must ensure full compliance with local building codes, ADA standards, and environmentally sustainable construction practices. The CMAR will work directly with the project designer company on constructability and cost estimating services. A space study for the judicial services areas of Iredell County.

     

    An accelerated project timeline will be required, with the goal of beginning construction as soon as possible while maintaining design accuracy and minimizing change orders. Interested companies are invited to submit proposals demonstrating their qualifications, experience with similar projects, and overall approach to the design process. Examples of accelerated project schedules are to be included in the proposal Proposals will be evaluated based on company experience, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to meet the County’s project goals and timeline.

    Background

    The space study can be found on the Iredell County website. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaicXNku94k&t=4s 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-415-RFQ-03
    • Department: Administration
    • Department Head: Beth Milton (County Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-03-20T16:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Professional Qualifications (30 pts)

      Include Letter of Interest. State the full name and address of your Company and, if applicable, the branch office or other subsidiary element that will perform, or assist in performing, the work hereunder. Indicate whether it operates as an individual, partnership, or corporation. Include information showing it is licensed to operate in the State of North Carolina.

      Include the name of executive and professional personnel by skill and qualification that will be employed in the work. Show where these personnel will be physically located during the time they are engaged in the work. Indicate which of these individuals you consider key to the successful completion of the project. Identify only individuals who will do the work on this project by name and title.

      Resumes and qualifications are required for all proposed project personnel, including all subcontractors. Qualifications and capabilities of any and all subcontractors must also be included. The company will submit along with the Request for Qualifications, the name, address, and contact person to be associated with the project.

      If any subconsultants will be used for the various projects, the successful company shall provide to the Purchasing Officer a list of names of any of the intended subconsultants, their applicable license number(s) and a description of the work to be done by each subconsultant.  The successful company shall not substitute other subconsultants without the written consent of the County.  The successful company shall be responsible for all services performed by a sub-consultant as though they had been performed by the successful company.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compliance with applicable licensing regulations.  If at any time the County determines that any sub-consultant is incompetent or undesirable, the County shall notify the successful company accordingly, and the successful company shall take immediate steps for cancellation of the subcontract and replacement. Nothing contained in any contract resulting from this RFQ shall create any contractual relationship between any sub-consultant and Iredell County.  It shall be the successful company's’ responsibility to ensure that all terms required in the attached contract are incorporated into all subcontracts.

      State history of the company, in terms of length of existence, types of services provided, former names under which the company operated, etc. Identify the technical details that make the company uniquely qualified for this work.

    • Involvement with Similar Projects (25 pts)

      The written proposal must include a list of current similar projects including brief description, size, cost, staff involved, etc. The proposal listing must also include descriptions of five (5) past projects of similar size and scope, including size, cost, staff, completion period, etc. - explain and support experience working as a Construction Manager at Risk for Government Entities for similar projects. Include whether projects were completed ahead of schedule. Also include when the project had little differences between the GMP and the Final Cost.

      Projects listing must exhibit experience in the project area and indicate proven ability in implementing similar projects for the company and the individuals to be assigned to this project.

    • Proposed Work Plan/ Understanding of Project (30 pts)

      Provide a detailed and comprehensive description of how the company intends to provide the services requested in this RFQ. This discussion shall include, but not be limited to: how the project(s) will be managed and scheduled, how and when data will be delivered to the County, communication and coordination, the working relationship between the company and County staff, and the company’s general philosophy in regards to providing the requested services.  Responses will be evaluated on the clarity, thoroughness, and content of their responses to the above items and unique qualifications or work methodology.

      Include current workload and percentage of availability.
      Include list of positions and standard hourly rates.

      Include the company's Minority Business participation plan to outreach for MBE inclusion. If applicable, include experience in sustainable Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) construction methods and procedures.

    • References (15 pts)

      A complete list of client references, minimum of five (5), must be provided for similar projects recently completed. It shall include the company/agency name, address, email, telephone number, project title and information, and contact person.

      The references being requested will assist Iredell County to evaluate the company's ability to oversee construction administration capabilities.

    Submission Requirements

    • E-Verify Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Certification of Eligibility (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Professional Qualifications (required)

      Please reference the Evaluation Criteria Section for a detailed description. 

    • Involvement with Similar Projects (required)

      Please reference the Evaluation Criteria Section for a detailed description. 

    • Proposed Work Plan/ Understanding of Project (required)

      Please reference the Evaluation Criteria Section for a detailed description. 

    • Legal Status of Company (required)

      Must include a list of all claims, litigation and any other legal action taken against the Company within the last five years, to include disposition of each case.

    • References (required)

      Please reference the Evaluation Criteria Section for a detailed description. 

    • Company's Standard Contract (required)

      Must provide, with submission, a copy of company's standard proposed contract. This contract will be reviewed and revised as necessary to meet Federal, State and County legal requirements. Submission of a qualifications statement in response to this Request for Qualifications denotes acceptance of all necessary revisions. Failure to do so will be grounds for rejection.

    • Responder's Declaration of Submitted Qualifications (required)

      I have carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, and any other documents accompany or made a part of this RFQ and hereby propose to furnish services for Iredell County in accordance with he instructions, contract terms, insurance (if required), conditions and requirements incorporated in this solicitation. 
      All cost associated with such undertaking; and he/she has prepared, examined and checked the solicitation to ascertain that no mistake or error is contained in the submittal.  
      Applicants understand a failure to request additional information, or clarification shall preclude the applicant from subsequently claiming any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error. 
      I certify that all the information contained in this response is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief.  I further certify that I am duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the company as is act and deed and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract.  I affirm that this response is genuine and is not a collusive or shame response. 

    • Will you be having a Pre-bid/Pre-Proposal meeting? (required)
    • Will your meeting be Mandatory or Non-Mandatory? (required)

      If no meeting is needed, please select Option 3. 

    • Please select your funding source: (required)
    • What is the estimated threshold spend for this project? (required)
    • List specific expertise (required)

      The selected firm’s assigned project staff must be experienced in all phases of planning, design, construction and regulatory compliance requirements of similar _______________, have extensive knowledge of the regulations governing the design and construction in the State of North Carolina, and have a proven capability to effectively and efficiently produce a successful project consistent with, and meeting the needs of, the goals outlined by Iredell County.

      Example: public solid waste facilities

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Pre-Proposal Meeting for RFQ for CMAR): Is there a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for this project?

    A: There is no pre-proposal meeting for this project. Any questions, please place enter using this Q&A platform. All questions will be reviewed and if approved answered to become apart of the qualifications process for evaluation.


    Key dates

    1. March 10, 2026Published
    2. March 30, 2026Responses Due

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