DB Shadybrook ES

2026-11-03

General GCS is seeking to award a contract to one design - build firm to provide design and construction services for the Shadybrook ES project . This project will be assigned to the design - build firm based on its qualifications for that type of work . GCS intends to use this design - build program as a strategy to speed up construction timelines , reduce change orders , and expand workforce development initiatives . Project Objectives The overall project objective is to design and construct replacement schools for the Shadybrook ES campus . 1 . Design and construction of replacement school facilities and campuses . 2 . Support a high - quality learning environment while . reducing energy , improving operations , and reducing maintenance . 3 . Maintain a safe , injury - free work site . 4 . Minimize any scheduling , budgeting , and operational impacts to the Owner through close coordination and timely communication with the Owner , subcontractors , consultants , vendors , and its customers . 5 . Design the improvements based on current GCS Design Standards and applicable NC DPI requirements , including baseline standards for space planning and programming , design guidelines for materials and systems , and sustainability and energy conservation ; working closely with GCS staff through the various stages of design . 6 . Complete the project on time and within the GCS ’ s budget , optimizing lifecycle costs with initial capital costs . a . Provide a project that reliably meets or exceeds all regulatory and permitting requirements . Scope of Work Project Work Scope Renovation and Addition : The final scope of work will be determined collaboratively by the selected designer and the Owner . This effort will include evaluating the existing school facility against the Owner ’ s program requirements for an approximately 110 , 000 SF building , and identifying the necessary renovations and additions to meet those needs : a . Project Planning and Design - The Design - Builder will provide resources needed to provide and establish scopes of work , budgets and schedules . The Design - Builder is expected to work with GCS staff to revise scopes in order to match project budgets as needed . b . Permitting – The Design - Builder will provide the expertise and resources to manage all permitting required and work with GCS and the regulatory agencies to successfully obtain all required permits . c . Public Communication – The Design - Builder will be an integral part of the established communications plan . The Owner will have the lead role in the communication plan with the design - build teams providing technical input for information and technical graphics relative to their specific projects . d . Detailed Design - The Design - Builder will provide the resources and expertise to complete the design of a well - performing capital projects that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements , operations , and maintenance goals of the Project e . Cost Estimating – Budget is critical on the Project , and the Design - Builder will be expected to have a high degree of accuracy of cost estimating at all phases of design such that development of the final GMP proceed seamlessly . f . Construction - Provide excellent construction expertise , management , and resources to complete the project safely , on schedule , and within budget . g . Project Schedule - The Design - Builder is expected to start immediately on designing and budgeting the Project in order to bring it into service as quickly as possible .

North Carolina

2026-05-05