26-0312 - 814 MARKET ST MUSEUM REPURPOSE

NEW HANOVER COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES MARKET STREET MUSEUM FACILITIES REPURPOSE RFQ 26-0312 New Hanover County is soliciting qualifications from interested firms to provide complete design services for repurposing the existing Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, transitioning the building from a primarily public-facing building to a collections and internal operations site. This project will be completed in phases: ? Phase 1 – Space Needs Assessment, Concept Plan, & Budget Estimate o Evaluation of existing conditions o Working with the end users to determine the needs o Developing a concept plan for the project(s) o Developing a budget estimate for each part of the project o Determine an estimated timeline for each project ? Phase 2 – Full and complete design services o Includes Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior design, signage, site work, utilities, construction administration, assisting with permitting with AHJs and utility providers o Anticipated delivery method is Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R) o Includes participating in selection and working with CM@R Submit Statements of Qualifications by mail to: New Hanover County Attn: David King, Facilities Project Manager 200 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 The deadline for receipt of Statements of Qualifications is 5:00 P.M. EST, Tuesday, April 07, 2026. Submitted Statements of Qualifications are not subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded and executed. Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated, and firms may be contacted for interviews to be conducted by phone or in person. Instructions for submitting Statements of Qualifications and complete requirements and information may be obtained by visiting the County’s website at: www.nhcgov.com/bids.aspx New Hanover County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Statements of Qualifications and to make the award which will be most advantageous to the County. Released: Tuesday, March 10, 2026