North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Parks and Recreation

Relocate approximately 140,000 cubic yards of accumulated sand from the identified park boundary encroachment area near West Sound side Road and US 158 to an approved receiving area within Jockey's Ridge State Park in Dare County, NC.

**Department/Agency:** Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Division of Parks and Recreation

**Project Title:** Jockey's Ridge State Park - Sand Relocation

Total Project Budget:** **$2,052,000

**Source of Funds:** Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

Relocate approximately 140,000 cubic yards of accumulated sand from the identified park boundary encroachment area near West Sound side Road and US 158 to an approved receiving area within Jockey's Ridge State Park in Dare County, NC.

Evaluate two alternative placement scenarios to support selection of a financially and environmentally acceptable location.

Evaluate potential solutions to reduce windblown sand migration from the park onto adjacent public housing property, considering effectiveness, environmental impacts, cost, and long-term maintenance requirements.

**Submission method:** Submit **THREE (3) copies** of the *Letter of Interest* and *SF-254* to NC Division of Parks and Recreation, Attn: David Lewis, 1615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1615. For Fed Ex/UPS delivery: NC Division of Parks and Recreation, Attn: David Lewis, c/o 2nd Floor Receptionist: Steve Livingstone, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.

**Closing:** Tuesday - November 10, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

In order to offer architectural, engineering, or landscape architectural services in response to this solicitation, the proposing firm must be properly licensed to practice Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture in the State of North Carolina.

Proposing firms must submit THREE (3) copies of the Letter of Interest and THREE (3) copies of your current Standard Form 254 (SF 254) with the information package.

The submitted information package should not include any notebooks, binders, tab, clips, etc. The format should be 8-1/2" x 11" pages stapled in the upper left-hand corner. The Letter of Interest should not exceed ten (10) single-sided pages or five (5) double-sided pages plus the SF 254.

E-mail and Fax submittals will not be accepted.

Selection criteria (State Building Commission)

• Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type of project.
• Past performance on similar projects.
• Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team for the project.
• Current workload and State projects awarded.
• Proposed design approach for the project including design team and consultants.
• Recent experience with project costs and schedules.
• Construction administration capabilities.
• Proximity to and familiarity with the area where the project is located.
• Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
• Other factors which may be appropriate for the project.