RFQ - Feasibility Study & Architectural Services for the Sheriff's Office

Rowan County is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for its Sheriff’s Office facilities and to provide subsequent architectural and design services. The scope includes existing‑conditions assessment, operational needs analysis, space‑needs forecasting (20‑year horizon), evaluation of renovation, expansion, consolidation, or new‑construction alternatives, site and parking assessments, conceptual planning, cost analysis, and final recommendations with a phased implementation strategy. The selected firm will submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by September 17, 2026 and may be invited to interview; contract negotiations are expected to begin the week of September 21, 2026 with award anticipated on or after October 5, 2026. • Deliver a full feasibility study report covering condition, operational, space, site, and parking analyses. • Develop conceptual layouts and cost‑benefit analyses for each viable alternative. • Provide preliminary construction cost estimates and phased implementation recommendations. • Potential follow‑on contract for detailed architectural and engineering design services. • All work must comply with applicable federal grant regulations and local building codes.