The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering design team to develop complete renovation plans for two municipal recreation centers—the historic Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center and the new Tempie Avery Montford Community Center. The scope covers schematic design through construction administration, addressing code upgrades, interior re‑configuration, mechanical/electrical upgrades, security, ADA compliance, and finish selections. Funding totals $4.5 M for Shiloh and $4.0 M for Tempie, with design work slated for completion by mid‑2027. Firms must demonstrate experience with municipal facility remodels in western North Carolina or upstate South Carolina, provide a multidisciplinary team (architecture, MEP, structural), meet insurance and compliance requirements, and submit a concise 12‑page Statement of Qualifications by March 25 2026. • Design services encompass all phases from schematic design to construction administration for two community‑center renovation projects. • Total project funding ≈ $8.5 million; design fees typically 5‑10 % of construction cost. • Required team: lead architect plus mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing engineers (or sub‑consultants) with relevant municipal recreation experience. • Key dates: questions due March 12 2026; SOQ due March 25 2026; award expected May/June 2026; design completion mid‑2027. • Compliance: $1 M minimum commercial/general liability, professional liability, auto liability; Iran Divestment Act, Drug‑Free Workplace, E‑Verify certifications required.