Renovation of an educational facility in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Working plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of September 18, 2024, the project is in construction documents. The project is anticipated to bid in Spring 2025. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The scope of work includes the design for the renovation and conversion of existing laboratory and support areas into new teaching laboratories spread across two floors of the 1985 Morehead Chemistry Labs building. The aim of the project is to create a modern and functional teaching environment that meets the needs of students and faculty in the Department of Chemistry. An initial phase was completed in late 2021. 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 verification and project phasing, specifically working within occupied facilities. Design Services shall include: Architecture, Lab Planning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and HazMat Abatement. The design team shall prepare SD, DD, and CD level Contract Documentation to meet UNC and SCO requirements, including Life-cycle Cost Analysis, Phasing Plans and Project Budget Cost Estimates. Selection Committee's Short List Recommendations 8/15/2023 Interviews (In person) 8/31/2023 Board of Trustees Approval 9/28/2023 Designer Award October 2023 Assist in coordination of University stakeholders, such as, the Department of Facilities Planning & Design, Construction Management, Facilities Services, Transportation and Parking, College of Arts & Sciences, and other University support services. Prepare contract documents in compliance with provisions regarding the NC Building Codes, and SCO and UNC requirements. Respond to comments as part of the UNC and SCO review process for Capital Planning Projects Prepare Cost Estimates, Phasing Plans (as may be necessary), and Project Schedules. The University expects prospective design teams and the individuals identified as members of those teams to have demonstrated experience in projects of similar type, size and complexity. Design proposals should include a comprehensive listing of all consultants, including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and others needed to address the specific needs of this project. All questions and project submittals shall be directed to: Tari Maynor-Brady, AIA The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Project Manager / Architect Planning, Facilities Planning & Design Email: taritari@email.unc.edu The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time