Lincoln County is requesting that qualified firms and organizations submit a Statement of Qualifications to develop a facility space needs and condition assessment and prepare a Building Program for the Jonas Library located at 306 N. Main St. Lincolnton, NC and the Shanklin Library located at 7837 Fairfield Forest Rd. Denver, NC. The purpose of this assessment and plan is to provide analysis and guidance to explore a remodel, expansion or both for the current facilities and existing adjacent properties or construct new facilities. The purpose includes obtaining detailed facilities condition survey and perform a capital renewal analysis. The Building Program should accommodate the growing service, program, facility and technology needs of the Library’s patrons. The County seeks a comprehensive analysis of the facilities (inclusive of surrounding property) and service delivery methods to determine the best solution to move forward and serve the community for the next 30 years. 

Submittal information, scope of services, statement of qualifications content, selection process, and general terms and conditions are summarized in the request for qualifications under the Related Documents section of this posting.

Statements of qualifications shall be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Submit statements of qualifications addressed to:

LINCOLN COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

C/O JOHN HENRY

PURCHASING OFFICE

353 N. GENERALS BLVD. (COURIER)

PO BOX 738 (USPS)

LINCOLNTON, NC 28092

Phone: 704-736-8478  

Email:  

Submit information in a sealed package clearly marked with the following:

Response to RFQ No. 2022-0201

Library Space and Condition Assessment

Lincoln County, North Carolina

Provide three (3) hard-copies and one (1) electronic copy on a flash drive.

All questions, clarifications, discrepancy in, or omissions and interpretation concerning this request for qualifications shall be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 pm, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 by email, to .  The County will issue addenda in response to questions and to provide clarifications before 5:00 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022.  No contact shall be made with County personnel other than the contact listed above for Questions, Clarifications, and Interpretation.  The County will not be responsible for any oral representations or instructions.

County reserves the right to negotiate and contract with the Respondent(s) deemed suitable to provide the requested services.   The County reserves the right to reject any and all statements of qualifications and to evaluate at its discretion the statements of qualifications.  The County reserves the right to award the contract based on the selection criteria and according to the statements of qualifications and demonstrated knowledge and ability which best serves the County and its interests.