Demolition, site work, new construction and addition to a conference / convention center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the construction of a one-story above grade conference / convention center; for the demolition of a conference / convention center; for site work for a conference / convention center; and for the addition of a 122,000-square-foot, five-story above grade conference / convention center.

Description : The new Red Hat Amphitheater will be constructed adjacent to its current location south of Lenoir Street, and will feature a 1-story building, custom rooftop structure and seating for nearly 4,500 attendees. This is an enabling project for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion project that will also be performed by the Joint Venture following completion of the amphitheater project. In compliance with G.S. 143-135.8, on December 2, 2014, the City Council adopted the City of Raleigh Policy for Prequalification of Bidders for Construction Projects. The following schedule and procedures shall be utilized for prequalification of first tier subcontractors. First tier bidders shall complete and submit the prequalification application and requested attachments in accordance with the schedule below: MWBE Program: Clancy & Theys - Skanska - D.A. Everett, a Joint Venture (JV) and City of Raleigh enthusiastically encourage participation by certified HUB/MBE/DBE firms and support efforts to ensure and promote opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). The MWBE Program advocates actions, which increase opportunities for historically underutilized businesses and promote diversity and inclusion in City of Raleigh contracting. The City has an aspirational goal of 15% of the total contract amount to be performed by MWBE businesses on construction and repair projects of $300,000 or more, and contracts of $100,000 or more that include any State funding. All bids shall satisfy the requirements of NCGS 143-128.2. Information regarding the City of Raleighs MWBE program can be found. The Bid Agent shall ensure that applications prepared for the projects comply with this policy and State law. The application is to be submitted by the deadline established in the notice of prequalification. The notice must be posted on the Citys website for a minimum of two weeks for any construction project estimated to be $30,000 or more. The act of submitting the application does not permit the firm to submit a bid. Incomplete applications will be rejected or returned for further detail or correction in the sole discretion of the City.