She Built This City Launches RFP for Owner’s Representative Services for Future Skilled Trades Campus
Charlotte, NC — She Built This City (SBTC) has officially launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Owner’s Representative / Project Management Services related to the adaptive reuse and redevelopment of the former Steele Creek Presbyterian Church property located at 7403 Steele Creek Road in Charlotte.
4.046
Acres donated through partnership with Foundry Commercial.
6/2/26
RFP release date.
6/12/26
Intent to Respond deadline.
7/7/26
Proposal deadline.
About This Opportunity
The project represents the first phase of a transformative initiative to create a community-centered skilled trades and workforce development campus focused on expanding access to careers in construction and the built environment for women and underrepresented populations.
RFP Release
June 2, 2026
Intent to Respond Deadline
June 12, 2026
Proposal Deadline
July 7, 2026
Project Summary
The property, donated through a partnership with Foundry Commercial, consists of approximately 4.046 acres and will serve as the future home of SBTC’s workforce training and community programming initiatives.
The selected Owner’s Representative will help guide project planning, consultant procurement, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and future phases of design and construction.
The RFP release marks Phase One of a larger multi-phase procurement process.
Future Campus Vision
The future campus is envisioned as a long-term platform for workforce access, community partnership, and equitable development.
Training Center
A skilled trades training center.
Workforce Hub
A workforce development hub.
Community Space
A community education space.
Industry Platform
An industry partnership platform.
Demonstration Site
A demonstration site for equitable construction practices.
SBTC Is Encouraging Responses From Firms With Experience In
- Adaptive reuse
- Historic preservation
- Community-centered development
- Workforce development integration
- Equitable project delivery practices
Questions About the RFP
Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to:
procurement@shebuiltthecity.org
For additional information and submission instructions, visit:
Documents and Forms
Interested firms are encouraged to review the materials and complete the required forms through SBTC’s online procurement portal.
RFP
Full Request for Proposals and submission instructions.
Released: June 2, 2026
Press Release
Official public announcement for the RFP launch.
Released: June 2, 2026
Proposed Floor Plans
Conceptual Level 01 and Level 02 layouts showing proposed program spaces for the future campus.
Included: Level 01 + Level 02 program layouts
Intent to Respond Form
Required notice for firms planning to submit.
Due: June 12, 2026
Final Submission Form
Complete proposal submission for Owner’s Representative services.
Due: July 7, 2026
Meet Sheila
Meet Sheila and explore the vision behind She Built This City’s future skilled trades campus. This brief video provides a visual introduction to the adaptive reuse opportunity, the purpose driving the project, and the larger story of how this next phase will support workforce development, strengthen community partnerships, and expand access to careers in construction and the built environment.
