Description
The County of Onslow is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide full‑service design for a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station that will also serve as a backup E911 dispatch center. The award is contingent on final approval of a federal grant. The scope includes feasibility studies, schematic and design‑development packages, construction documents, permitting assistance, construction‑administration services, and coordination with sub‑consultants. Deliverables span from initial site analysis through record‑drawings and close‑out. Submissions must be delivered in hard copy and electronic PDF by September 24, 2026. Key points:
• Location: 317 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540
• Design standards: ICC‑500, 18‑in. walls, dual‑occupancy bunk rooms, 8‑desk PSAP, 90‑day logistics warehouse, 8‑bay ambulance bays, training & simulation facilities
• Required disciplines: Architectural, Structural, MEP, Civil, and Construction Administration
• Mandatory qualifications: NC‑licensed firm, compliance with FEMA and federal grant regulations, non‑collusion affidavit, E‑Verify, insurance coverage
• Evaluation factors: firm experience, staff qualifications, past public‑safety projects, financial stability, ability to start immediately
• Timeline: Questions due 9/4/2026, responses 9/9/2026, proposals due 9/24/2026, award expected Oct/Nov 2026.