Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #121-073126DD
Design-Build Services for Fire Training Center Phase III at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
121-073126DD
NAICS
236220
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is soliciting design-build services for the Fire Training Center Phase III at its North Campus in Salisbury, NC, funded by HUD. - Government Buyer: - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, College Environment Division, Department of Planning and Capital Projects - Project Scope: - Design, permitting, construction, and commissioning of a new 10,000 SF Operational Support Building - Includes restrooms, locker rooms (48 lockers), showers (6), laundry facilities (NFPA 1851 compliant), workshop with SCBA storage and breathing air fill station, two-bay garage with EV charging and flammable liquids storage, faculty offices, and outdoor classroom pavilion - Renovation of Building N131 to add two unisex public restrooms (approx. 160 SF) with modern finishes, emergency lighting, and video surveillance - Site improvements: fencing, gates, hose drying rack (NFPA 1962 compliant), dumpster enclosure (fire resistant), stormwater infrastructure, heavy-duty pavement, parking, sidewalks, lighting (IES compliant), utility extensions (electrical, sewer, water, fire main, fiber optic) - Sustainability and compliance with WELL and PHIUS standards, HUD, and North Carolina State Construction Office requirements - Notable Requirements: - Laundry and hose drying facilities must meet NFPA 1851 and 1962 standards - Commissioning support and 1-year warranty management required - All design-build firms must be licensed in North Carolina and registered with the NC Electronic Vendor Portal - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated project value is approximately $5 million
Description
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for Design-Build Services associated with the planning, design, permitting, and construction of the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Fire Training Center, Phase III Project located at the College's North Campus in Salisbury, North Carolina. The project includes construction of an approximately 10,000 SF Operational Support Building, renovation of Building N131, site development, utility extensions, fencing, gates, site security improvements, and other supporting exterior improvements. The Design-Builder shall update the Fire Training Center Master Plan, seek all required approvals, administer the design and construction process, provide commissioning support, and deliver a fully operational facility. The project will be delivered utilizing the Design-Build method and administered under North Carolina State Construction Office requirements.