Southwestern Community College HVAC Renovation Project – Founders Building

Southwestern Community College is soliciting qualified North Carolina engineering firms to design and administer a full HVAC renovation for the 31,000‑square‑foot Founders Building in Sylva. The firm must assess existing conditions, develop schematic and construction‑document designs, support the contractor bidding process, and provide construction administration through project close‑out. The solicitation requires three hard‑copy copies of a Letter of Interest and a completed SF‑254, with sealed mailed submissions only. The total design‑service budget is $600,000 and the award will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, staff capacity, and proximity to the site. • Scope includes condition assessment, schematic design, detailed construction documents, bid‑phase assistance, and construction administration. • Submissions: three hard‑copy Letters of Interest + three SF‑254 forms; no electronic submissions accepted. • Must be a licensed NC engineering firm (NC Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors). • Evaluation criteria focus on expertise, past performance, staff adequacy, workload, design approach, cost/schedule experience, and local familiarity. • Deadline: 3:00 PM EST, 27 Oct 2026; opening date also 27 Oct 2026.