John Chavis Memorial Park - Phase 2.pdf
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- 274-FY2027-CM-P04
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- Wake County, Teachey Town, North Carolina
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This is an Advertisement for Bids issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, Engineering Services Department, Construction Management - Parks Division, for the John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 Aquatic Center project. The project proposes construction of a new two-story aquatic center on approximately five acres alongside the existing John Chavis Community Center and historic Allan Herschell Carousel. The facility will contain approximately 25,000 square feet of mixed-use interior space including assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, and storage. Indoor aquatic amenities comprise a 3,160 square-foot competition/lap pool and a 1,400 square-foot therapy pool, while the outdoor area encompasses approximately 10,300 square feet featuring a 4,600 square-foot activity pool with lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and two-story waterslide. The building features an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal "crown" roofline referencing the park's historic carousel. The scope includes site parking reconfiguration, Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, and connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am on September 17, 2026, at the Chavis Park Community Center - Historic Carousel House, located at 505 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601. Sealed bids from prequalified subcontractors across multiple trade packages are due October 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Neuse River Room at Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610, with public opening and reading of bids immediately following the deadline.
The project utilizes a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method with Barnhill/Holt Joint Venture serving as CMAR. Bids are requested across 20 trade packages including General Trades, Final Cleaning, Concrete, Masonry, Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, Millwork and Casework, Roofing, Metal Panels, Doors and Hardware, Curtain Storefront Glass and Glazing, Caulking and Waterproofing, Drywall, Tile, Resilient Flooring, Terrazzo Flooring, Acoustical Ceiling, Painting, Specialties, Identification Devices, and Lockers. Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Bidders must be prequalified and demonstrate licensure to perform work in accordance with North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87. The City of Raleigh reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering quality, performance, and contract performance time. Project documents are available through Barnhill Building Group; contact Marc Marotta at mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com or visit barnhillbuilt.com for bid opportunity details. The aquatic center will be a fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure with complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems to serve as a year-round facility honoring the park's historic legacy.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
CITY BID NUMBER: 274-FY2027-CM-P04
Project: John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2
Owner: City of Raleigh, North Carolina Engineering Services Department
Construction Management – Parks Division 222 West Hargett St, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27601 Contact: Kevin Roberts, kevin.roberts@raleighnc.gov
CMAR: Barnhill/Holt (JV)
Pre-bid: 11:00 am, September 17, 2026 Chavis Park Community Center – Historic Carousel House 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
Bid Opening 1: 2:00 pm, October 6, 2026 Neuse River Room at Walnut Creek Wetland Park 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
This project proposes the construction of a new two-story aquatic center as part of Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Master Plan. The Phase 2 Aquatic Center project, located alongside the existing John Chavis Community Center and the historic Allan Herschell Carousel, includes approximately five acres of site development and construction of a new indoor/outdoor aquatic facility and Heritage Plaza. The aquatic center will include approximately 25,000 SF of mixed-use interior space consisting of assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, storage, and other support spaces. Indoor aquatic amenities include a 3,160 SF competition/lap pool and a 1,400 SF therapy pool. The outdoor aquatic area will encompass approximately 10,300 SF and feature a 4,600 SF activity pool with a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and a two-story waterslide. The building's architectural design is highlighted by an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal "crown" that distinguishes the facility's roofline and references the park's historic carousel. The project also includes reconfiguration of site parking, upgrades to the Heritage Plaza with a historically inspired public art installation, repairs to the existing stone bridge, and new connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. The aquatic center will be a fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure with mixed assembly and business occupancies. The scope of work includes complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems to provide a modern, year-round aquatic facility that honors the historic legacy of John Chavis Memorial Park while serving the recreational and community needs of future generations.
Sealed Bids will be received from prequalified subcontractors for the following packages:
Bid Day 1: Tuesday, 10/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
BP100 – General Trades BP925 – Drywall BP105 – Final Cleaning BP930 – Tile BP390 – Turnkey Concrete BP960 – Resilient Flooring BP400 – Turnkey Masonry BP963 – Terrazzo Flooring BP510 – Turnkey Structural & Misc. Steel BP980 – Acoustical Ceiling BP642 – Millwork & Casework BP990 – Painting BP740 – Roofing BP1005 – Specialties, Div 10 BP750 – Metal Panels BP1010 – Identification Devices BP795 – Caulking & Waterproofing BP1050 – Lockers BP800 – Turnkey Doors, Frames, Hardware BP840 – Curtain Storefront Glass & Glazing
The date for bid 1 deadline is October 6, 2026; at 2:00 PM; to be received at the location listed.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the construction of the Chavis Park Aquatic Center project. Bid documents are available from the CMAR. Contact Barnhill | Holt, a Joint Venture for details at 919.480.4078 or jharris@holtbrothersinc.com
Prequalified Bidders may access Project Information via either: the LEARN MORE LINK on the 'Invitation to Bid'; visiting the Barnhill Building Group web page at [barnhillbuilt.com/Bid Opportunities/View Current Opportunities]; or contact Marc Marotta at mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com
Bidders must be prequalified and will be required to show evidence that they are licensed to perform the work in the Bidding Documents as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87, and the Instruction to Bidders.
A non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the location listed above.
Sealed Bids must be hand delivered to Barnhill | Holt, Joint Venture to the designated bid opening location and no later than the time listed above or mailed to Barnhill Building Group’s Raleigh office for receipt on the date prior to the bid date. Bids will be then opened and read aloud after closing bidding at 2:00 PM. All bid forms must be submitted in the sealed envelope labeled for each bid package. Combined bids should be submitted in separate, sealed envelopes.
After Bids are opened, the Owner and CMAR shall evaluate them in accordance with the methods and criteria set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner/City Council reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids. Unless all Bids are rejected, Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the Bid Form for the performance of the Contract.
Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders.
City of Raleigh
Janet Cowell, Mayor
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