RFQ #25-091 Construction Manager at Risk

The Wake County Medical Examiners Decedent Storage Designer Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document outlines the requirements for architectural and engineering consultant firms to provide design services for a new medical examiner facility in Wake County, North Carolina. Here's a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The facility will address a 30-year growth projection for administrative, morgue, examination, and building support functions. * The building will be approximately 23,000-30,000 square feet on a 5-6 acre site. * The facility will include office and meeting space, laboratory areas, wellness and support space, emergency power, and other programmatic areas. **Project Funding and Timeline** * The construction cost is estimated to be approximately $43 million. * The funding has been identified in the County's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget process. * The project timeline includes: + 2026: Land acquisition and RFQ process + 2027: Design phase + 2028: Construction phase + 2029: Project completion **Request for Qualifications** * Wake County is seeking qualification packages from architectural and engineering consultant firms to provide design services. * The selected firm will take the lead project management role and provide services including: + Building and site design + Community outreach + Landscape design + Interior design + Building systems design + Construction administration **Scope of Work** * The scope of work includes: + Pre-design services (programming, site analysis, regulatory agency consulting) + Design phase (schematic design, design development, construction documents) + Construction phase (construction administration, quality assurance, field reports) + Project closeout and warranty phase (punch list inspections, start-up assistance, final commissioning) **Evaluation Criteria** * The selection process will evaluate firms based on their qualifications, experience, and approach to the project. * The evaluation criteria will include: + Firm experience and qualifications + Project team and organization + Design approach and philosophy + Community outreach and engagement + Construction administration and project management experience Overall, the RFQ document outlines the requirements for a comprehensive design services contract for a new medical examiner facility in Wake County, North Carolina. The selected firm will be responsible for providing a wide range of design and construction administration services to ensure the successful completion of the project.