Public notice: Request for Statements of qualifications for testing and special inspection services
Lenoir County Schools
E.B. Frink Middle School Replacement
Project No. 02303.000
June 23, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Project Description
Scope of Services
Qualifications of the Testing and Special Inspections Firm and Criteria for Selection
Submittal Requirements
Insurance Requirements
Submittal/Selection Process and Schedule
Equal Opportunity Contracting
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Introduction
Lenoir County Schools is seeking a qualified testing and special inspections firm for the E.B. Frink Middle School Replacement project. The selected firm will be contracted immediately after selection, with services expected to begin in July 2025. The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2026.
Project Description
Location: La Grange, NC
Structure: Standalone middle school
Size: 96,319 sqft
Design:
Single story with mechanical mezzanine
Slab on grade
Load-bearing masonry cavity walls (spray foam insulated) and metal panel exteriors
Pre-cast concrete hollow core roofs on the wings
Steel frame roof structure at the gym
Cold-formed metal truss on the core
TPO and standing seam roofing
Interior painted CMU and gypsum walls
Acoustic panel ceilings, wood and LVT floors
LED lighting
Aluminum window and door frames, with FRP and wood doors
Site Work: Includes sidewalks, building pad, and geothermal wells
Contract Delivery Method
Construction Manager at Risk: Metcon Construction Company, Inc.
Notice to Proceed: Expected by June 26, 2025
Scope of Services
Services must comply with:
NC Building Code Chapter 17
Contract Documents (issued May 23, 2025)
Section 01 45 00 – Inspection Requirements
Additional items not listed but reasonably necessary should be identified.
Firm Qualifications & Criteria for Selection
Demonstrated experience with similar construction types and sizes
Responsiveness and ability to dedicate personnel for continuity
Efficient service delivery
Inspectors must hold certifications such as AWS-CWI for welding and ICC where applicable
Submittal Requirements
Cover Letter (max 2 pages): Firm's qualifications, continuity, timeliness, communication, address, business type, and contact info
Statement of Qualifications: List 5–10 relevant past projects, including scope, year, cost, and client contact
Resumes: For all proposed personnel with certifications
Lab/Office Location
Response Times: Expected time for various inspections/tests
Insurance Requirements
Insurance to be provided after selection, not during RFQ response. Required coverage includes:
General Liability
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
Products/Completed Ops: $1,000,000
Personal/Ad Injury: $1,000,000
General Aggregate: $2,000,000
Claims-made must extend 3 years past termination
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
Worker’s Compensation: Per NC law
Professional Liability
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
Project Aggregate: $2,000,000
Claims-made must extend 3 years past termination
Additional Insurance: As mutually agreed upon
Submittal/Selection Process & Schedule
Deadline: July 10, 2025, by 10:00 a.m.
Delivery: One sealed copy marked “Testing and Special Inspection Services”
Recipient:
Miyuki Keller, SFL+A Architects
Email: mkeller@sfla.biz
Questions Due: By July 3, 2025 (via email)
Selection: Within one week of deadline; all firms will be notified
Equal Opportunity Contracting
Lenoir County Schools ensures nondiscriminatory business practices regardless of race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Outreach programs will support equal opportunity in contracting.
