City of Raleigh, John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2 Aquatic Center

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids on eleven subcontractor packages for the John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 Aquatic Center project, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Only prequalified subcontractors licensed under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 are eligible to bid — the eligibility gate.

The subcontractor packages are Millwork and Casework, Caulking and Sealant, Ceramic Tile, Resilient Flooring, Acoustical Ceilings, Signage, Lockers, Window Treatments, HVAC Testing & Balancing, Security, and Fences & Gates. The underlying project is a new two-story aquatic center on approximately five acres adjacent to the existing John Chavis Community Center. The facility will contain approximately 25,000 square feet of mixed-use interior space, including a 3,160 square foot competition/lap pool, a 1,400 square foot therapy pool, and an outdoor area with a 4,600 square foot activity pool featuring a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and two-story waterslide. The structure is fully sprinklered and steel-framed with mixed assembly and business occupancies. Architectural features include an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal crown on the roofline referencing the park's historic carousel. Site work encompasses parking reconfiguration, Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, and new connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. The scope includes complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems.

Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Bids may be hand-delivered or mailed to Barnhill Building Group's Raleigh office. The Construction Manager at Risk is a joint venture between Barnhill Building Group, LLC and Holt Brothers Construction, LLC. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder considering quality, performance, and project timeline. Bid documents are available from the CMAR through their website or by direct contact with joint venture representatives.