Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #358-RFQ #2027-011
RFQ for Feasibility Study and Architectural Services for Rowan County Sheriff's Office Facility Project
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
358-RFQ #2027-011
NAICS
541310, 541330
Rowan County, North Carolina, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to support a major Sheriff's Office facility project. - Government Buyer: - Rowan County, Facilities Management, Purchasing Department - Contact: Jody Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive feasibility study for the Sheriff's Office facility - Assessment of existing facility conditions, operational needs, and space requirements - Evaluation of alternatives: renovation, expansion, consolidation, or new construction - Site evaluation and parking needs assessment - Conceptual planning and cost analysis - Delivery of final recommendations - Potential follow-on architectural, engineering design, and construction administration services - Products/Services Requested: - Professional architectural and engineering services (no specific part numbers or quantities) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum 20-year planning horizon for facility needs - Preference for firms with experience in law enforcement facility projects - Teams with law enforcement leadership experience are preferred - Compliance with federal procurement standards if federal funds are used - Submissions limited to 15 pages (excluding cover and introduction) - Electronic submission via email is preferred - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services opportunity.
Description
Rowan County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified architectural firms to provide professional architectural, engineering, planning, feasibility study, site selection, design, and construction administration services for the Rowan County Sheriff's Office Facility Project. The scope includes assessing existing facilities, operational needs, space requirements, facility alternatives, site evaluation, parking needs, conceptual planning, cost analysis, and final recommendations. The project aims to support law enforcement operations, public service functions, employee safety, and long-term growth. SOQs are due by September 17, 2026, and electronic submission via email is preferred.