Appalachian State University is seeking design services for structural repairs to the steam tunnel under River Street on Appstate's campus which is known as the Justice Tunnel. Approximately 15 feet of existing tunnel is expected to be removed and replaced. While the tunnel is being repaired, the exposed steam and condensate piping is to be replaced. This project will also include structural shoring of four additional steam vaults on Appstate's campus. The project will be administered as a General Administration formal project. Additional project requirements will be given to the teams that are short listed and/or selected. Shortlist Firms June 4, 2024
Interviews Conducted June 18, 2024
Design Start July 16, 2024
Design Completion January 2025
Bidding and Award February 2025 Construction Start March, 2025
Construction Completion September, 2025 In order to offer commissioning services in response to this solicitation, the proposer must be
licensed in the State of North Carolina. Interested firms can participate in the process by
submitting a current SF330 form, addressing the following in a written proposal.
1. Experience and expertise with similar projects, including but not limited to public utilities, water line, and sewer line installation
2. Past performance on similar projects. Provide brief narrative indicating relevance to proposed project.
3. Experience with traffic planning and control
4. Experience with university or municipal utility projects.
5. Adequate staff and proposed team who have similar project experience.
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Owner representative capabilities
8. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems
9. Other factors which may be appropriate for the project 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:
Daniel Gryder, PE
Office of Facility Operations
265 Dale Street.
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-8784
gryderde@appstate.edu The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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