Description
The Hertford County Board of Education is seeking a qualified design‑build firm to demolish two existing exterior stairways at Hertford County High School and construct new two‑story steel and concrete stairs with railings and guardrails. The project is budgeted at $150,000 and must be designed, permitted, and built between November 2026 and July 2027 to be ready for the 2027‑28 school year. The solicitation is a qualifications‑based RFQ; firms submit statements of qualifications (SOQ) and are evaluated on experience with public‑school projects, in‑house capabilities, local (NC) preference, and overall responsiveness. No pre‑proposal meetings or site visits are allowed; all questions must be submitted in writing by September 21, 2026. Submissions (five hard‑copy copies plus a digital thumb drive) are due by 3 p.m. on September 28, 2026 at the district office in Winton, NC. The award will be announced in late September, with contract negotiations to follow.
• Scope: Demolition of two exterior stairs, design and construction of new two‑story steel‑concrete stairs, railings, guardrails.
• Budget: $150,000 (design‑build).
• Schedule: Start Nov 2026 – Complete Jul 2027 (≈9 months).
• Submission: 5 hard copies + thumb drive, due 3 p.m. Sep 28 2026, Winton, NC.
• Evaluation: Experience with K‑12 schools, in‑house design‑build capability, NC resident‑firm preference.
• Contact: Wesley Dudley, Director of Operations (252) 358‑1761, [email protected].