County of Harnett Sheriff's Office and Detention Center

Buyer seeks qualified electrical engineering firms for design and project management services. The project involves replacing the existing power service switchgear and installing a generator large enough to provide backup power to the entire Sheriff's Office and Detention Center facility. Services include design, contract administration, construction administration, and construction inspection. Buyer has already completed a study of electrical demand usage and generator capacity requirements.

• 6/3/2025 - Issue RFQ
• 6/13/2025 - Firms submit questions concerning RFQ
• 6/20/2025 - Harnett issues last addenda
• 6/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/7/2025 - County staff reviews responses and selects short list
• 7/14/2025 - County staff evaluates firms on short list
• 8/1/2025 - County approves qualified firms and begins negotiations
• 6/30/2026 - Tentative construction completion date

• Design generator to power entire Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
• Replace existing normal power service switchgear 'MDP'
• Prepare alternative analysis with preliminary cost estimates
• Conduct geotechnical studies and field surveys
• Prepare bid documents and conduct public bidding
• Obtain all required permits and environmental reports
• Provide full-time inspection services during construction
• Lead regular project meetings during design and construction
• Coordinate contract execution and review submittals
• Prepare certified record drawings in both hard copy and digital formats