City of Gastonia - Programming Services for New Gastonia Fire Department Station - RFQ 2026
City of GastoniaCity · Gastonia, NC- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Matthew Young
The 30-second brief
The City of Gastonia seeks architectural and public safety facility planning firms to provide project-specific programming and pre-design services for a proposed new Gastonia Fire Department station located at 6095 Union Road (Parcel ID 306163) on approximately 7.49 acres in southeast Gastonia, NC. The scope encompasses project initiation, operational needs assessment for current and projected staffing and apparatus, space programming, site due diligence and feasibility, conceptual alternatives, applicable codes and NFPA standards compliance, sustainability and resilience, budget and phasing, and final program deliverables. Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) are due by November 13, 2026, and written questions are due by November 27, 2026. Selection is qualifications-based under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-64.31.
Editable electronic files and PDF reports/presentations, Written facility program, Space/area schedule, Adjacency diagrams, Conceptual site arrangements, Assumptions, Risks, Recommendations, And presentation to City stakeholders
Relevant fire station/public safety programming experience (30%), Qualifications and availability of assigned project personnel (25%), Understanding of the project and proposed methodology (25%), Comparable municipal project performance and references (10%), Ability to meet project schedule and coordinate locally (10%)
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Summary
The City of Gastonia seeks architectural and public safety facility planning firms to provide project-specific programming and pre-design services for a proposed new Gastonia Fire Department station located at 6095 Union Road (Parcel ID 306163) on approximately 7.49 acres in southeast Gastonia, NC. The scope encompasses project initiation, operational needs assessment for current and projected staffing and apparatus, space programming, site due diligence and feasibility, conceptual alternatives, applicable codes and NFPA standards compliance, sustainability and resilience, budget and phasing, and final program deliverables.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) are due by November 13, 2026, and written questions are due by November 27, 2026. Selection is qualifications-based under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-64.31.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Relevant fire station/public safety programming experience (30%), Qualifications and availability of assigned project personnel (25%), Understanding of the project and proposed methodology (25%), Comparable municipal project performance and references (10%), Ability to meet project schedule and coordinate locally (10%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Editable electronic files and PDF reports/presentations
- Written facility program
- Space/area schedule
- Adjacency diagrams
- Conceptual site arrangements
- Assumptions
- Risks
- Recommendations
- Presentation to City stakeholders
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Introductory letter
- Project team
- Relevant experience
- Project understanding and methodology
- Proposed work plan
- Disclosures
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Gastonia, NC
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Gastonia?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Matthew Young.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Gastonia in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matthew Young. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Editable electronic files and PDF reports/presentations, Written facility program, Space/area schedule, Adjacency diagrams, Conceptual site arrangements, Assumptions, Risks, Recommendations, And presentation to City stakeholders. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant fire station/public safety programming experience (30%), Qualifications and availability of assigned project personnel (25%), Understanding of the project and proposed methodology (25%), Comp..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Gastonia?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Introductory letter, Project team, Relevant experience, Project understanding and methodology, Proposed work plan, Disclosures. Review the full document from City of Gastonia for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gastonia, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.