What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Town of Holly Springs seeks Statements of Qualifications from licensed Engineering and Landscape Architecture firms to deliver professional master planning and design services for the 25-acre Carolina Springs Park project. The scope includes evaluating existing conditions, establishing a park vision, developing a public engagement process, creating master plan alternatives, generating planning-level cost estimates, and establishing an implementation strategy. Bidding is restricted to USA organizations, and firms must submit project management and key staffing expertise with offsite work execution. No design work product or costs/fees may be included in the submission. Bidders must submit responses digitally as a single PDF file by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All written questions regarding RFQ 27-0928 must be submitted to the Town's designated contacts by October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with answers posted by October 21, 2026. A Selection Committee evaluates responses out of a 50-point total based on two criteria: Qualifications and Experience of Consultant Firm(s) worth 25 points, and Qualifications and Experience of Key Staff worth 25 points. Contract negotiations follow the evaluation process, and the solicitation seeks proposals without specifying a budget or contract term.
Scope of work
- Project Management and Coordination
- Existing Conditions Analysis
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Development and Needs Assessment
- Conceptual Master Plan Alternatives
- Preferred Master Plan
- Opinion of Probable Cost
- Phasing and Implementation Strategy
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and Experience of Consultant Firm(s) | 25 Points |
| Qualifications and Experience of Key Staff | 25 Points |
| Project Approach | 40 Points |
| Schedule | 10 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed Engineering and Landscape Architecture firms
- Engineering firm license to practice in North Carolina
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Qualifications and Experience of the Consultant Firm(s)
- Three project references with project profiles
- Qualifications and Experience of Key Staff
- Project Approach
- Project Schedule
- Copy of engineering firm license to practice in North Carolina
- Key staff resumes
- Certificate of Insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit one navigable PDF file to [email protected] with solicitation name and number in the subject line. File max 15 pages (excluding cover letter and appendices), font size 11 point or larger.