Orange County Schools Construction Manager at Risk RFQ 2024 Bond New Elementary School
Orange County SchoolsSchool · Hillsborough, NC- Due
- Apr 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Steve Hess
The 30-second brief
Orange County Schools is seeking qualifications from firms to provide construction management at risk services for a new elementary school. Services include preconstruction, bidding, and construction phases. The project budget is approximately $42.9 million.
Letter of Interest, Current Organization and Structure, Past Experience in K-12 and CMAR, Preconstruction Expertise, Construction Expertise, Workload and Capacity, Safety, Financial Data, Exhibit A, Non-Collusion Affidavit
Letter of Interest (5 pts), Organization and Structure (15 pts), Past Experience in K-12 and CMAR (20 pts), Preconstruction Expertise (30 pts), Construction Expertise (5 pts), Workload and Capacity (5 pts), Safety (5 pts), Financial Data (5 pts), Exhibit A (10 pts)
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Summary
Orange County Schools is seeking qualifications from firms to provide construction management at risk services for a new elementary school. Services include preconstruction, bidding, and construction phases. The project budget is approximately $42.9 million.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Letter of Interest
- Current Organization and Structure
- Past Experience in K-12 and CMAR
- Preconstruction Expertise
- Construction Expertise
- Workload and Capacity
- Safety
- Financial Data
- Exhibit A
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-Collusion Affidavit, Exhibit A
- Submit to
- 200 E King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Scope location
- Hillsborough, NC
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Orange County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 23, 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: 200 E King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278. For questions, contact Steve Hess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Orange County Schools 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 Steve Hess. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Letter of Interest, Current Organization and Structure, Past Experience in K-12 and CMAR, Preconstruction Expertise, Construction Expertise, Workload and Capacity, Safety, Financial Data, Exhibit A, Non-Collusion Affidavit. 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: "Letter of Interest (5 pts), Organization and Structure (15 pts), Past Experience in K-12 and CMAR (20 pts), Preconstruction Expertise (30 pts), Construction Expertise (5 pts), Workload and Capacity (5..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Orange County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Orange County Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Non-Collusion Affidavit, Exhibit A. Review the full document from Orange County Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hillsborough, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.