As of March 12, 2024, an architect has been selected and this project is in the advanced planning/programming phase. A firm timeline for bidding and construction has not been determined. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Fordham Hall (133 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514) is a 70,000 square foot biology laboratory building which was opened in 1991. Within Fordham Hall there are (28) twenty eight constant temperature rooms, all of which are original to the building. The mechanical, electrical, and controls for each of these (32) thirty-two-year-old rooms may need to be replaced. It is unclear if the structure of the rooms (insulated wall panels, ceilings, floors, doors) also requires replacement. The majority of the condensers for existing rooms are installed on top of the rooms which is no longer allowed for safety and maintainability. New equipment and controls must be installed at reasonable working heights in mechanical spaces which may require some change in use of and/or modification of the existing spaces. The process chilled water system with redundant pumps and city water backup will require also replacement. As part of an initial Advanced Planning phase, a design team is needed to inventory and assess the existing rooms in conjunction with the departmental users. This assessment will determine the type of room, condition, temperature and humidity setpoints, whether the room is needed moving forward, any special features, and alarming and monitoring requirements. The assessment must also consider how construction could be phased to minimize occupant disruptions. The process will be iterative with Facilities and departmental user involvement to ensure final recommendations satisfy university needs. Design Services are anticipated to include Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, and may also include associated Architectural, Fire Protection, and HazMat Analysis and Abatement as required. The selected firm is to be initially contracted for Advanced Planning at this time. Upon completion of the assessment and further authorization from UNC, it is then anticipated that the selected design team will be engaged to to prepare SD, DD, and CD level Contract Documentation to include Life-cycle Cost Analysis, Phasing Plans and Project Budget Cost Estimates. Given the complexities of design and construction for renovation projects and the expectation of maintaining an operational environment for the Users, the University requests that as part of their submittal the design team indicate their Proposed Approach to both Field Verification and Project Phasing. Up to $300,000 has been authorized to initiate Advanced Planning and preliminary design. The overall project budget is currently estimated at $4,064,500 All questions and project submittals shall be directed to:
Chris Johnson, AIA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Director of Planning, Facilities Planning & Design
Giles F. Horney Building
103 Airport Drive
Campus Box #1090
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1090
Phone: (919) 349-6098
Email: chris.johnson@fac.unc.edu The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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