RFQ D/B - Auditorium Renovation in the Educational Technology Center (ETC)

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Durham Campus (NCSSM) only has project authority for Advance Planning. The selected designer may be retained through complete design and construction. NCSSM is seeking letters of interest from qualified professionals to provide design planning to renovate the auditorium in the Educational Technology Center (ETC). The scope of work includes the interior as well as exterior renovations. The interior renovations include replacing the house lights with digitally controlled LED can light fixtures, replacing the auditorium seats, replacing the auditorium flooring, and replacing the theatrical lighting. The interior renovations also include replacing the main lobby and hallway flooring and updating the hallways' restrooms. The exterior renovations include paving and sidewalk improvements, exterior lighting, porch improvements, and landscaping improvements. (Expanded info at Shared Folder) The Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held virtually to expand participation, provide additional project information, and answer limited questions. The Meeting is not mandatory but encouraged as it will provide the only opportunity for discussion. 09/28/2022: Last of Q&A and Posting Clarification Questions by proposers sent via email only to: Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu also Cc Chad Borrow, Director of Capital Projects Morganton Facilities Management chad.barrow@ncssm.edu and Douglas Hall dhall@thinkbha.com. 10/21/2022: Notification of Finalists 11/04/2022: Interviews Please address the cover letter to the same. All communications via email are directed to: allenr@ncssm.edu, Cc chad.barrow@ncssm.edu, and dhall@thinkbha.com. on all emails during this process Failure to follow the directions or contact anyone other than the listed contact may result in the submission being classified as non-responsive. The total submittal, including a letter of interest, is limited to (20) pages at 8.5 x 11 and (10) spread at 11 x 17, excluding the SF-330 form. Labeling of tabs or dividers will not count toward the total page count. However, the total count includes any printed content, such as images, logos, and sentence wording, beyond mentioned tabs. The submitting firm is responsible for ensuring the materials are received by the due date and time. The University does not take responsibility for incomplete or late submissions.

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