Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) is inviting qualified design firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide on-call design consultation services for healthcare facilities across our two-county public health district.
GVPH serves Granville and Vance counties in North Carolina and provides a wide range of clinical, preventive, environmental, dental, WIC, and population-health services across six facilities. As our buildings age and service demands evolve, we are seeking a design partner to support ongoing space improvements that enhance patient experience, operational efficiency, and workforce functionality — while centering trauma-informed design principles.
At this stage of our organizational evolution, GVPH is seeking an experienced healthcare design firm to provide as-needed consultation and full-scope design services for renovations and improvements in clinical, lobby, and program spaces.
Purpose of This RFQ
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify highly qualified design firms with demonstrated expertise in healthcare facility design and trauma-informed environments.
This RFQ is issued in accordance with North Carolina’s Mini-Brooks Act (N.C.G.S. § 143-64.31), which requires selection based on demonstrated competence and qualifications without regard to fee at this stage of the process. The selected firm(s) will support GVPH in planning and implementing design improvements across multiple facilities, including:
Environmental health offices
Patient registration and lobby areas
Outpatient clinic spaces
Dental services areas
Diagnostic testing and support services
WIC service areas
Design solutions must incorporate trauma-informed principles that promote safety, dignity, resilience, confidentiality, and healing — particularly for vulnerable and trauma-affected populations.
Scope and Engagement Approach
The selected firm will provide comprehensive design services, which may include:
Program validation and space planning
Schematic design through construction documents
Code analysis and permitting
Coordination with GVPH, consultants, and regulatory authorities
Construction administration
Integration of trauma-informed design strategies into layout, material selection, and patient/clinician circulation
Engagements will be structured as on-call services and may be activated as needs arise across our Granville and Vance County facilities. Projects may vary in size and complexity, and will be scoped collaboratively based on agency priorities and available funding.
GVPH values:
Practical, implementable design solutions
Strong collaboration with healthcare stakeholders
Familiarity with federal and state grant compliance requirements
Experience navigating regulatory and healthcare environments
Sensitivity to operational continuity during renovation
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, responding firms must demonstrate:
Licensure and registration to practice in North Carolina
Successful completion of healthcare facility projects of similar scope and complexity
Specific experience or training in trauma-informed design
Project teams with healthcare and trauma-informed design expertise
Experience collaborating with healthcare providers and regulatory authorities
Familiarity with federal and state grant compliance requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) and applicable North Carolina statutes
Evaluation and Selection
Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated by a GVPH selection committee based on:
Firm experience, reputation, and workload capacity
Project management approach and grant administration experience
Experience and qualifications of the proposed project team
Thoroughness and clarity of the submission
In accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200.318 and other applicable procurement standards, contracts may only be awarded to responsible firms demonstrating integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance, and adequate financial and technical resources.
Interviews may be conducted with top-ranked firms. Fee proposals will be requested from the most qualified firm(s) during subsequent negotiations.
Submission Information
Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than:
February 23, 2026 (Close of Business) Submissions may be provided as one hard copy or one electronic PDF copy.
Granville Vance Public Health ATTN: Design SOQ PO Box 367 Oxford, NC Email: jperalta@gvph.org Phone: 252-886-7612
Late submissions will not be considered.
Download the complete Request for Qualifications to review detailed scope, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, certifications, insurance requirements, and contractual provisions.
We look forward to partnering with a design firm that shares our commitment to high-quality public health environments and trauma-informed care for the communities we serve.
