Description
The North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources is seeking qualified architectural, engineering, or landscape‑architectural firms to provide design services for roof replacements at several zoo structures, including the Forest Glade Gorilla Building, Zebra‑Ostrich‑Giraffe Barn, Rhino Barn, Chimp Holding Building, and the DTC Warehouse. The work involves assessing existing roofing systems, developing repair or replacement designs, preparing construction documents, and potentially providing construction administration. Firms must be licensed in North Carolina and submit a Letter of Interest and a completed Standard Form 254 (SF‑254). The total project budget is $880,070, funded from the SCIF General Repairs & Renovations Reserve. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026.
• Scope: Roof assessment, design, documentation, and possible construction administration for five animal‑holding buildings and one warehouse.
• Required credentials: State‑licensed architecture, engineering, or landscape‑architecture firm.
• Submission: 3 hard‑copy Letters of Interest + 3 copies of SF‑254 (no electronic submissions).
• Budget: $880,070 (design services portion).
• Deadline: 4 PM, 26 Oct 2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.
• Evaluation criteria include expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, design approach, cost/schedule experience, and proximity to the zoo.