Bid guide
How to bid on the South Campus CDL Driver Training Facility for Piedmont Community College
What Piedmont Community College is buying
Piedmont Community College is looking for a qualified design firm to provide professional design services for a new Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Driver Training Facility at its South Campus in Timberlake, North Carolina.
The project is mainly civil and site development. It includes designing a 300-by-300-foot paved driver training pad and related site improvements. Services required include programming, surveys, civil engineering, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utility coordination, pavement design, and creating construction documents. The selected firm will be the Designer of Record and must assemble any necessary subconsultants for all required disciplines.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. An optional pre-submittal site visit will be held on July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Piedmont Community College South Campus, 225 Crown Boulevard, Timberlake, NC. Attendance is encouraged but not required.
The deadline for submitting responses is August 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Firms must submit three hard copies of their Letter of Interest and SF-254 by this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for professional design firms with expertise in civil engineering and site development projects. Firms should have experience with surveys, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utility coordination, and pavement design.
The selected firm will need to serve as the Designer of Record and be capable of assembling a team of subconsultants to cover all necessary disciplines for a project of this scope.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details, view the original source on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and its documents is public and does not require an account.
To respond, you must submit three hard copies of your Letter of Interest and SF-254. The submission, including the cover page, must not exceed 10 pages. Submit these documents before the deadline of August 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The agency point of contact is Surkeithus Thomas.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents to ensure full understanding of the project scope and requirements. Pay close attention to the requested services, including programming, surveys, civil engineering, and pavement design.
When preparing your Letter of Interest and SF-254, ensure it clearly highlights your firm's relevant experience in civil and site development projects, especially those involving paved training pads or similar infrastructure. Since there is a 10-page limit, be concise and focus on your most relevant qualifications and past project successes. Clearly outline your proposed team, including any subconsultants, and their specific roles and expertise. Attending the optional site visit on July 28 is encouraged as it can provide valuable insights into the project site and help you tailor your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Piedmont Community College; the original posting controls.