New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for the future Northchase Library.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES NORTHCHASE LIBRARY RFQ # 23-0018 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JULIA OLSON-BOSEMAN, CHAIR DEB HAYS, VICE-CHAIR JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR. BILL RIVENBARK ROB ZAPPLE CHRIS COUDRIET, COUNTY MANAGER Page 2 of 14 Section 1 Advertisement NEW HANOVER COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES NORTHCHASE LIBRARY RFQ # 23-0018 New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for the future Northchase Library. Submit Statements of Qualifications by mail to: New Hanover County Attn: Kevin Caison, Facilities Project Manager 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 The deadline for receipt of Statements of Qualifications is 5:00 P.M. EST, Thursday, August 11, 2022. 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 maybe obtained by visiting the County’s website at http://www.nhcgov.com/ business- nhc/bids. 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: Friday, July 15, 2022 http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids Page 3 of 14 Section 2 Instructions 2.1 Schedule Advertisement Friday July 15, 2022 Deadline for Questions (Questions may be submitted from the release date until the deadline for questions) Tuesday July 26, 2022, by 5:00 PM, EST Answers to all questions will be posted as an addendum on July 29 by 5:00 PM Deadline for Receipt of Statements of Qualifications Thursday August 11, 2022, by 5:00 PM, EST New Hanover County Attn: Kevin Caison, Facilities Project Manager 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 2.2 Statement of Qualifications Instructions 2.2.1 Submit your Statement of Qualifications in a sealed envelope properly marked “RFQ # 23-0018 DESIGN SERVICES - NORTHCHASE LIBRARY” and addressed to the County at the following address: New Hanover County Attn: Kevin Caison, Facilities Project Manager 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 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. Clearly indicate the firm’s name, address, email and phone number on the first page of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). 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. Page 4 of 14 2.2.2 Statements of Qualifications received after the time and date for closing will not be considered. 2.2.3 Submitted Statements of Qualifications are not subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded and executed. 2.2.4 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 Kevin Caison, Facilities Project Manager by emailing kcaison@nhcgov.com. All questions concerning this RFQ shall reference the section number and page. 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 July 26, 2022 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 kcaison@nhcgov.com including pertinent contact information. This will ensure that you receive all addenda issued for this RFQ; if applicable. Any changes in the qualification’s 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 http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/. Verbal information obtained otherwise will not be considered in the awarding of the proposal 2.2.5 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. 2.2.6 Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated and oral interviews may be requested as part of the evaluation process. If interviews will be conducted, the County will contact Respondents by email to make arrangements. 2.2.7 The selected firm shall maintain insurance as outlined in the attached draft contract. http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/ http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/ http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/ http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/ http://www.nhcgov.com/business-nhc/bids/ Page 5 14 2.2.8 All costs, including travel and expenses, incurred in the preparation of this Qualification Statement will be borne solely by the proposing Respondent. 2.2.9 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. 2.2.10 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. 2.2.11 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. 2.2.12 Iran Divestment Act requires that the State, a North Carolina local government, or any other political subdivision of the State of North Carolina must not utilize any contractor or subcontractor found on the State Treasurer’s Final Divestment List. CM certifies that it or its subcontractors are not listed on the Final Divestment List created by the North Carolina State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4. The State Treasurer’s Final Divestment List can be found on the State Treasurer’s website at the address www.nctreasurer.com/Iran and will be updated every 180 days. http://www.nctreasurer.com/Iran Page 6 of 14 Section 3: Project Description & Background Information This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit qualifications from qualified firms to provide complete Design Services for a new public branch library for New Hanover County Libraries. The proposed library will be located on Northchase Parkway. The anticipated services needed include: • Space Needs Assessment and Concept Plan • Budget Estimate based on SNA & Concept • Complete Site Engineering and Permitting • Complete Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Security, etc. design and permitting • Coordination with selected Construction Manager @Risk during design, bidding and construction • Complete Construction Administration Services • Complete FFE layout, design, specifications, & bidding