Opportunity

Cumberland County Schools Apptegy #28377045

Architectural & Engineering Services for E.E. Smith High School Replacement

Posted

August 06, 2026

Respond By

August 13, 2026

Identifier

28377045

NAICS

541310, 541330

The Cumberland County Board of Education is seeking highly qualified architectural and engineering (A/E) firms for the E.E. Smith High School Replacement Project in Fayetteville, NC. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Board of Education, Fayetteville, NC - Office: Cumberland County Schools Operations Department - Scope of Work: - Demolition of the existing E.E. Smith High School campus - Turnkey construction of a new, advanced high school facility on the current 27-acre site - Comprehensive A/E services including: - Educational programming and master planning - Full architectural and engineering design - Cost control and verification - Stakeholder engagement and public alignment - Permitting coordination - Construction administration - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 15 years of K-12 A/E experience - At least two completed public high school projects in the last 10 years - Experience with large-scale ($80M+ and $100M+) public educational projects - At least one high school replacement involving demolition and reconstruction - Fully staffed office in North Carolina and all required state licenses - Strong record of integrity and performance - Strict personnel continuity and comprehensive disclosure of past performance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for professional services.

Description

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural, engineering, planning, and construction administration services for the E.E. Smith High School Replacement Project. The project involves the demolition of the existing high school campus and the turnkey construction of a new advanced replacement high school facility on the current 27-acre site in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The selected firm will serve as the prime design professional, responsible for educational programming, master planning, comprehensive design, cost control, stakeholder engagement, permitting coordination, and construction administration. The project requires firms with extensive experience in large-scale public K-12 campus replacements, including complex urban demolition and phased redevelopment. The deadline for proposal submission is August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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