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Museum Master Planning Services

Kannapolis, North CarolinaNorth Carolina, USADue Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Client
Kannapolis, North Carolina
RFP Number
CONS-24496
Posted
10/7/2026
Category
Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
Budget
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Description

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The City of Kannapolis seeks submittals for museum master planning, exhibit development, visitor experience design, engineering, architecture, interpretive planning, and related professional services for the Kannapolis History Museum and Welcoming Center Building Project located at 216 West Ave. The selected firm will develop exhibit designs, content, and detailed cost estimates while guiding necessary code-compliance repairs for the existing building. Eligible applicants are USA organizations and firms qualified and licensed in North Carolina, including single firms or teams with sub-consultants. Applicants must submit questions via email to [email protected] by 5:00 pm on October 5, 2026. Sealed responses are due by 4:00 pm on October 28, 2026, and must include three hard copies sent to 401 Laureate Way, though digital submission is also noted. Required application materials include staff qualifications, project availability, relevant experience, proof of North Carolina licensure, an hourly rate sheet, drug-free workplace commitments, and proof of required insurance coverage. Evaluation will rely on firm experience and qualifications (25%), experience with similar projects/clients and PARTF projects (30%), site familiarity and past performance with the City (10%), and key personnel qualifications (35%).

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 27-05 History Museum and Welcoming Center RFQ.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Kannapolis is seeking qualification statements from qualified firms to provide master planning, exhibit development, architecture, engineering, visitor experience design, and interpretive planning services for the History Museum and Welcoming Center project.

Issued by
City of Kannapolis
Issued
September 29, 2026
Advertisement for RFQ
September 29, 2026
Deadline for project questions
October 5, 2026
Questions due
5:00 pm on October 5, 2026
Addenda posted (if necessary)
no later than 5:00 pm on October 9, 2026
Responses due
October 28, 2026
Deadline for receipt of RFQ's
4:00pm on October 28, 2026
Contract negotiation with chosen firm(s)
November 2026
Project anticipated ready to bid and awarded
fall 2026 (or earlier)
Expected project completion
2027
How to submit
Sealed hard copy
Submission details
Three hard copies in a sealed envelope clearly marked 'Kannapolis History Museum and Welcoming Center – firm’s name' delivered to City of Kannapolis. Max 20 pages.
Place of performance
216 West Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Insurance and bonding
Worker's Compensation (statutory, waiver of subrogation); General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit); Professional Liability E&O ($1,000,000 to $4,000,000 depending on activity/contract value).
Funding
NCGS Article 2 of Chapter 64 (E-Verify)

How proposals are evaluated

Firm experience and qualifications25%
Project understanding and technical approach30%
Experience with similar projects/clients as well as PARTF projects30%
Familiarity with the site and past performance with the City10%
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) quality and responsiveness5%

Scope of work

  • Museum, master planning, interpretive planning, and exhibit development
  • Visitor experience design
  • Architectural services
  • Engineering services
  • Detailed design development and construction documents
  • Stakeholder engagement and collaborative planning processes
  • Bid preparation and review
  • Permitting and construction contract administration

Minimum qualifications

  • Qualified in the State of North Carolina
  • Proof of licensure in the State of North Carolina
  • Commitment to drug-free work site and workforce
  • Workforce free of prior or pending felony convictions
  • Historical data on at least three comparable projects completed over the past five years

Documents to include with the bid

  • Detailed qualifications statement (maximum 20 pages)
  • Firm name, overview, history, and location of office
  • Project manager, key personnel, and sub-consultant qualifications and experience
  • Statement of firm's availability, project commitments, and proposed schedule
  • Relevant experience in parks, facilities, greenway, ADA design, and NC public/governmental projects
  • Three comparable project histories over the past five years with client references
  • Documentation or statement regarding litigation history
  • Hourly rate sheet for all team members
  • Proof of licensure in North Carolina
  • Plan to ensure drug-free site/workforce and felony-conviction-free individuals

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