This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Boone, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This project is for Building Envelope Commissioning services related to construction of a new approximately 50,000 sq. ft. Conservatory for Biodiversity and Educational Research (CBEAR). Key program elements include spaces for research, teaching, and convening as well as infrastructure for the broader district are envisioned as part of this scope. This building will be served by a Net Zero District Energy Plant being constructed by a Public Private Partnership (P3). A P3 Faculty Housing Project will also be under construction simultaneously across the street from this project. Coordination between all projects is required and essential to the overall success of the Innovation District. The project will be pursuing Living Building Challenge (LBC) Core Certification with a reach to Petal Certified as Net Zero Energy, and possibly the Water Petal. Additional technical testing requirements include blower door testing and additional scrutiny on the envelope for leakage and thermal bridging. Therefore, LBC and or LEED Gold/Platinum experience is preferred. Please submit 2 hard copies and 1 electronic copy of your proposal. Project schedule, including time for agency reviews, is as follows: Advanced Planning Complete Schematic Design/Development Design Combined Now - July 2023 Construction Documents July 2023 - Dec 2023 Construction (including early packages) July 2023 - Aug 2025 Firms will be notified the week of March 6, 2023. Interviews will be conducted the later part of the week of March 20, 2023. In order that the selection process is as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees, or any university officials other than the project manager. All questions and project submittals are to be directed to: Neal Castle Winebarger, PE (Project Engineer) Office of Planning, Design & Construction Facilities Annex 2458 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 828 262-6623 winebargernc@appstate.edu The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.